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Tempest766
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone know how easy it is to loosen/adjust the throttle spring on an 08 uly? I am getting carpel tunnel and stressed thumb from riding these days.

Is a TPS reset necessary after doing so?
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Griffmeister
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You might want to see if the throttle shaft is a little gummed up. When I put new cables on my '08 I initially had a hard time doing the adjustment because the throttle didn't want to open to WOT. A little carb cleaner and working back and forth helped out.

The only adjustment is the cables and there is no low idle adjustment on the '08 and newer bikes so a TPS reset technically is not necessary. However, since it's so easy to do on the newer bikes, no tools or special programs needed, you might as well do it when your sure the throttle is working smoothly.
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Etennuly
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The spring itself is not meant to be an adjustable part. It is a coil spring located behind the cable cam on the throttle body. If you have the skills it can be removed and it's coil reshaped to reduce twisting torque needed for actuating the throttle.

Words of caution though, it is in a tight place, difficult to work with, if not done correctly a risk to throttle failing, and if the parts in that area get fouled or broken you are in for an expensive throttle body replacement to get back to stock.


Have you tried lubricating the cables and adjusting them?
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Tempest766
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll try some lube (WD40 or penetrating oil) in the cable and look at the adjustment. I just know that it's becoming a pain to keep the throttle in position on long highway rides.
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Teeps
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Try a Crampbuster CB4 Black Throttle Mounted Motorcycle Cruise Assist

http://www.amazon.com/Crampbuster-CB4-Throttle-Mou nted-Motorcycle/dp/B001L9KI56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&q id=1404402477&sr=8-1&keywords=throttle+assist+moto rcycle
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Tootal
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I never found the throttle hard to turn so I'm thinking it needs lubed too. Adjusting it might help if it's binding. I always adjust the pull cable until I can get full throttle and then adjust the push cable so I have a little play. Throttle should snap back closed if let go from full throttle. I also use a cramp buster on long trips but would love to figure out a real cruise control!
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Woodnbow
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 01:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wouldn't use WD40 if it were me.. it's dust and grit magnet. Find a good dry cable lube at an auto parts or motorcycle parts store.
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Fotoguzzi
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

this device is almost too simple to believe how well it works,



cost $20. from Aerostich.com
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Tempest766
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2014 - 04:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

re - aerostich: interesting concept but seems kind of dangerous to operate while riding.
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Rwven
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had my throttle tighten up on me after riding on a long dusty gravel road. The dust had jammed up the return spring on the TB. I flushed it out with WD-40 and that took care of it.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

NO WD-40!!!

the reason your cable gummed up to begin with is because WD is, as noted above, a crap-magnet. Stuff hits it...and sticks.

Use CABLE LUBE. There are products that are readily available, plentiful, compact so you always have it with you, and cheap. Beyond that...they're the RIGHT PRODUCT for the application. They won't attract crap, grit, or other junk that will lodge and damage your cables. They also won't degrade the sheath itself like many chemicals. Dri-Slide is an excellent cable lube and it comes with a needle applicator - slide the needle into the cable sheath end, squeeze, and work the cable until it has worked its way to the bottom.
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Rwven
Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 07:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Joe, My cable didn't gum up. The throttle return spring was caked (jammed might be a better word) with very fine dust from a long stretch of Colorado gravel road (Phantom Canyon Road). WD-40 was all I had and it worked fine....
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Woodnbow
Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rwven, that would work for the short term but I agree with Rat... wash that stuff off as soon as possible if not sooner and replace it with Dri-slide or something similar.

BTW, I was hoping you were from Colorado... My wife are always on the lookout for fellow Buellista's. ; )
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Rwven
Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 08:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Woodnbow, It's been over 3 years now.....

After visiting Colorado I wouldn't mind living there at all. A beautiful state.
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