Newbie throttle questions
 

Just got my first bike and I have a couple questions about the throttle. Is the throttle suppose to spring back on its own when you let go or is that different with each bike?

If in fact it is suppose to spring back, what causes it to spring back on its own? If I buy a new grip will that take care of it or do I need to buy the entire unit?

Thanks for any help

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

No,you need the "Throttle spring back hicky-ma-dodger" kit...and,yep,you guessed it...I have one for sale...$99.99...regularly $49.99 but,hey,I gotta make a living!!!.....

seriously...yes,all bikes throttles should return to idle under normal conds..loosen your throttle lock 'thumbwheel'...little 'star' shaped thing at the botton-inside of the right grip..if it isnt that,take it to someone who knows what they are doing....let us know...:>)

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

The poor man's cruise control knob may be too tight like was mentioned or the cables may be too tight.

Turn the star knob counter clockwise until it stops and recheck. if it still doesn't snap back try adjusting the cables.

If you need help adjusting the cables let us know.

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

...forgot to note...yes,its supposed to "spring back"....what causes 'it' to "spring back"...is a SPRING...:>)

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

Can you tell me what the actual name of the kit is? I adjusted the lever but that does not seem to help. How would I go about adjusting the cables? I really think it may be the spring. Where is the spring located?

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

Another thing that could be interfering with the throttle properly springing back is the nylon shoe that the throttle lock star knob presses into the body of the grip when it is tightened. If this shoe is partially dislodged, it will cause the grip to bind.

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

Is your bike new? If it isn't you may have a problem with lubrication in the cables or it might just be out of adjustment. Does the bike have cables that are too short? I/E are ther ape hangers with not enough cable slack when you turn the bars end to end. Also there could be a pinch under the tank if some one's been fussing around in there. Quite a few things could be wrong. Usually it's not the spring unless the cables were taken off like during a new grip install, and then the end of the cable that attaches to the carb or throttle body has come out of the holder. Just a few of the many possibilities.

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

The best thing that you can do is lube your cables with WD40 if you are experiencing problems with the throttle sticking . You can pick up a special tool for just that purpose.




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RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

Bad advise IMPO,,,,WD-40 will remove more lubricant than it provides....

RE: Newbie throttle questions
 

I did change the bars to drag bars, however they are not as wide so there is plenty of slack in the throttle cable. Could there be too much slack. How do I go about adjusting the cables? Where exactly is the spring located?