ST1100Y
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I would have gone with [COUNTERMEASURES], but have no clue if flares actually help in a "speed limit enforced by aircraft" zone...
Heated grips causing sluggish throttle response
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Donk
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I had the same issue with the throttle on my Triumph Sprint GT. It was the heated grip expanding and binding on the bar end. All I had to do was space the bar end out another 1/16" and it solved the problem.
ChucksKLRST
Team Colorado
Maybe it is when the grip heats up it slips on the throttle sleave. That happens on my V-Strom from time to time. I need to get in there with some grip glue and fix it some day.
Still trying different glues or adhesives to stop heated grips from coming loose, when on. Cancer stopped me from testing the last glue , hopefully JB plastic weld works . Few years ago my Silverwing had that problem I was climbing a long hill coming out of Kelowna,West bound. Summit is about 5800 feet above sea level, bike keep slowing down despite me holding it at full throttle.
OP
OP
Turning the switch may not be bad idea. Ditto, the idea to relocate it altogether and I'd move it to the left of the bike if I did that.If the switch can be separated from the bezel you could try turning it 90º. It might not eliminate the problem but it might reduce the occurrence. EVERYone would ask why and you'd probably tire of that quickly.
You could build up the bezel's height or make another larger taller bezel. Your knee would be less likely to bump the switch yet you could still operate it by a gloved finger.
Or maybe something like...
...tastefully labeled DESTRUCT or GUNS for the trigger happy contingent.
Or you could move the switch. It might be a simple SPDT Center-Off switch. Just extend the wiring and find a better location.
Or if you're handy with a Dremel and paracetamol you could have your patella relieved in the area that bumps the switch. Probably best to have a friend with a steady hand do it.
I could always tape a little something over it, too.