Just rode the 'Wing' back from it's 8k service and what a difference! It was almost like a new machine.
I had noticed that I was lacking in speed at the top end and it was becoming slower from a standing start. Mentioned this to the mechanic and he said he would have a look.
I was surprised to hear what the cause was, in fact I would never have given it a thought.
My grip on the throttle had become unstuck and wasn't rotating as it should. That was re-stuck and when I opened the bike up during my own road test, wow did it pick up and go. I have my smile back again.
So!! If anyone starts to suffer from a sudden drop in top end speed, try looking at the throttle grip as a starter. (Has to be cheaper than a lot of remedies).
Now have to wait to get my car back after reversing into an immovable object on Sunday!!!!! Crunched the bumper, (aka fender
![Razz](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_razz.gif)
), and crunched it proper!! Thank goodness for insurance. I'll hammer the hire car for a few days until I get my four wheeled steed returned.
Ride safe every one.