stackyFACTSHaving your engine stubbornly rev at maximum power while trying to stop is a terrifying flaw that requires a dedicated pull-back wire. While one cable pulls the butterfly valve open when you twist the grip, the second physically yanks it shut when you let go, entirely ignoring any sticky friction.
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