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popelli
27th July 2013, 11:22
or track as it may be

shortly before the throttle stuck wide open

was fun whilst it lasted

unstuck
27th July 2013, 13:02
or track as it may be

shortly before the throttle stuck wide open

was fun whilst it lasted

So what happened, drop it? blow it? throw it???:wait:

Akzle
27th July 2013, 13:31
stuck throttle slide/needle missed the hole.
Easy fix.

AllanB
27th July 2013, 14:07
If it's a late model HD it will be injected and possibly have ride by wire throttle - they are getting high tech nowdays!!!

Can't tell by looking at one as they are designed as 'retro'!

I hope you and the bike came off OK - with any luck you hit the kill switch and pulled in the clutch ......

popelli
27th July 2013, 19:38
If it's a late model HD it will be injected and possibly have ride by wire throttle - they are getting high tech nowdays!!!

Can't tell by looking at one as they are designed as 'retro'!



Its a bitza, panhead motor, shovel frame, 5 speed evo box

and no its not injected HS40 mikuni

unstuck
27th July 2013, 21:18
Its a bitza, panhead motor, shovel frame, 5 speed evo box

and no its not injected HS40 mikuni

AND???? What happened?:wait:

popelli
28th July 2013, 04:26
AND???? What happened?:wait:

hit brakes, got around first corner realised it was not going to right it self hit kill switch and coasted to a stop

first guy I bumbed into was former associate form club I was in 10 years ago who had a dead 920 Norton with fired electrics and oil all over back wheel

both bikes were running and sorted later in day

roll on festival of 1000 bikes next year

unstuck
28th July 2013, 07:57
Wheeeew, all good then. Hope you get it sorted, and have a real blast next time.:niceone:

fridayflash
28th July 2013, 09:28
fantastic lookin bike there popelli:yes:

popelli
29th July 2013, 04:24
Wheeeew, all good then. Hope you get it sorted, and have a real blast next time.:niceone:



all sorted, new braided stainless throttle cable and no problems

BIG DOUG
29th July 2013, 19:57
Mmm might have to get stuck into my 51 panhead just need a few more bits,but hey I still have my shovel to ride.