Stiff Throttle

[philmartin]

Is there any way to adjust the throttle tension? I don't know if it's gotten dirt in the cable or if something else is happening but it is getting worse. I've got a throttle rocker on it, but its getting so hard to turn it's not much help. Thanks.

[pegscraper]

Yes, there are throttle cable adjusters at both the throttle grip and the carbs. There is a junction box in the middle for the cruise control, so each side needs to be adjusted independently.

[royalstarjac]

Does it snap back when you let go of it? Have you had the cables lubed lately?-Jack

[Rocket]

Is there any way to adjust the throttle tension? I don't know if it's gotten dirt in the cable or if something else is happening but it is getting worse. I've got a throttle rocker on it, but its getting so hard to turn it's not much help. Thanks.

 

Have you thought of, lubing the cables???????? It will help flush out any dirt........

[GigaWhiskey]

I thought this was something you wanted to have and it was a problem if you did not have it!

 

Stop taking the medication!

[philmartin]

I thought this was something you wanted to have and it was a problem if you did not have it!

 

Stop taking the medication!

 

I knew that was coming. Thanks for all the other help. What is suggested for lubing the cables (I know, another loaded question) .

[Rocket]

I knew that was coming. Thanks for all the other help. What is suggested for lubing the cables (I know, another loaded question) .

 

I use PJ1 Cable lube & a lubing tool as shown in attached PDF......

[philmartin]

Thanks Paul.

[venturejockey]

Is there any way to adjust the throttle tension? I don't know if it's gotten dirt in the cable or if something else is happening but it is getting worse. I've got a throttle rocker on it, but its getting so hard to turn it's not much help. Thanks.

 

 

I have one of those THROTTLE BOSS throttle rockers on mine and on a couple occasions the rocker has slipped over and gotten hung up on the bar end weight. The friction of the rocker keeps the throttle from closing. Its just a thought but if you have one of those wrap around throttle rockers it could be the problem.