rutman Posted May 13, 2014 #1 Posted May 13, 2014 Pulling out from a stop sign today, heard a pop and then my throttle was turning freely. Pulled off the road. Evidently the cable broke at the grip. No throttle whatsoever. Called my buddy and he brought a trailer and we loaded it up and brought it home. This is the first time this has happened to me in all my years of riding. Trust me, this will leave you stranded. 06 RSTD with Kury grips. I will search threads but guys I need some help on this one.
rutman Posted May 13, 2014 Author #5 Posted May 13, 2014 Did you ever greese that throttle assembly ?? No. Just got the bike in December. Only greasing I've done is to the rear splines. And the hub pins. Hadn't thought about throttle cables. Do new ones come already lubricated?
Jimbob66 Posted May 13, 2014 #6 Posted May 13, 2014 Did you ever greese that throttle assembly ?? is there a procedure or a writeup on greasing the throttle assembly > Is it just regular old grease ?
konigralph Posted May 13, 2014 #7 Posted May 13, 2014 Damn, I guess that's good to know that the throttle cable is one of those things you gotta make sure you replace.
rutman Posted May 13, 2014 Author #8 Posted May 13, 2014 I did a search....there is a write up on installing throttle cables http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=698593#post698593 You might consider braided cables.... Thanks xv1100se. I'm gonna use that write-up as my guide. Probably start tonight. This throttle cable repair is going to be a challenge. Will keep y'all posted.
Sylvester Posted May 13, 2014 #9 Posted May 13, 2014 I did a search....there is a write up on installing throttle cables http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=698593#post698593 You might consider braided cables.... Braided cables are great outer sleeves, but would probably not have helped the internal cable from breaking. There may be some friction going on to wear at the inner cable.
rutman Posted May 14, 2014 Author #10 Posted May 14, 2014 Well, Well, Well. Tonight I took the chrome housing apart on the throttle side. The throttle cable is not broke. The slot on the throttle sleeve of the kury grips where the ferrule or (little round squared off ball at the cable end) fits into is broken. So I need a new kury throttle grip. Previous owner installed these. You think Kuryakyn would make it good? Or do you know where I could find replacement? Don't want to buy pair unless I have to. Man I'm so glad it wasn't the cable.
tazmocycle Posted May 14, 2014 #11 Posted May 14, 2014 are they the ones with chrome metal and large rubber knobs all over them? can you post a pic? I may have some that I will send you, don.
rutman Posted May 14, 2014 Author #12 Posted May 14, 2014 are they the ones with chrome metal and large rubber knobs all over them? can you post a pic? I may have some that I will send you, don. yea, sounds right. here is a pic. correct part# is 6235. http://www.kuryakyn.com/Product-Gallery.aspx?FileName=6240-1.jpg
rutman Posted May 14, 2014 Author #13 Posted May 14, 2014 Well I emailed a pic of my broken grip to kuryakyn and there sending a replacement. Glad there taking care of it.
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