Throttle Problem - F650 Dakar

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JourneyMan

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Pretoria
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BMW F650GS / Dakar
After the Canal trip and my first falls, I have the following problem:


Background:

Put the bike down in thick mud while almost standing still. Well first time about "drafstap", second from a complete standstill. Both to the right side with handle hitting the ground/mud.


Now, from the falls to back home, I did not experience any problem. I would guess the falls took place 1/4 through the whole trip distance.

After I washed the bike, I took it for a spin and the throttle got stuck. Not the cable but the throttle grip itself between the spacer and handlebar. Nearly rode into the back of a cage because of it.

Back home I checked and loosened the bolt holding the whole right handle bar assembly together. Throttle grip, spacer and hand guard.

Now this solved the problem temporarily but can not be the solution. The bolt is loose and with the thumper's vibrations it keeps turning out. The spacer is also loose and move freely on the handle bar.

Any advise/suggestions before I take it to a dealer?
 
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