New Grips
Well, they're on. They look awesome. I would post pics, but its frikkin snowing here right now. Everything seems to be working. I do need someone to please take the time to step by step SPELL out how to adjust the throttle cables. When I pull back to open the throttle, it seems to be working, no snags. When I release it, it rolls forward, but it doesn't seem to be closing all the way
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Riverside,RI
Here it is from an 07 Manual:
1. Turn the cable adjusters as short as they will go. Both cables should have zero adjustment at the start of this procedure.
2. Point the front wheel straight ahead.
a. Turn the throttle grip wide open and hold it there.
b. Turn the throttle cable adjuster lengthening the sleeve, until the throttle cam just touches the cam stop.
c. Tighten the adjuster jamnut and release the throttle.
3. Turn the front wheel full right.
4. Turn the idle cable adjuster, lengthening the sleeve until the cable housing just touches the spring in the cable support sleeve.
5. Check adjustment.
a. Work the throttle grip to be sure the cable returns to idle position when released.
b. If the cable does not return to idle, turn the idle adjuster, shortening the sleeve until correct adjustment is reached. Tighten the jamnut.
Dave
1. Turn the cable adjusters as short as they will go. Both cables should have zero adjustment at the start of this procedure.
2. Point the front wheel straight ahead.
a. Turn the throttle grip wide open and hold it there.
b. Turn the throttle cable adjuster lengthening the sleeve, until the throttle cam just touches the cam stop.
c. Tighten the adjuster jamnut and release the throttle.
3. Turn the front wheel full right.
4. Turn the idle cable adjuster, lengthening the sleeve until the cable housing just touches the spring in the cable support sleeve.
5. Check adjustment.
a. Work the throttle grip to be sure the cable returns to idle position when released.
b. If the cable does not return to idle, turn the idle adjuster, shortening the sleeve until correct adjustment is reached. Tighten the jamnut.
Dave
thank you, its all done now....snaps right back. I was also not getting full throttle before. As soon as I adjusted it so I was getting full throttle, it started snapping back without any adjustment to the idle cable
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Desert S. West
On the return cable there's a small spring at the carb or EFI if I'm not mistaken. That little spring allows for some give on the pull side but lets the return side close quickly.
I'm sure it's like this for carbs but not quite sure for EFI. Maybe someone can verify.
I'm sure it's like this for carbs but not quite sure for EFI. Maybe someone can verify.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 890
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From: Central CT
Nice man, isn't it funny how gettin new parts can make you forget about the crappy weather out side. But then you realize you can't get out and try it out. Then it SUCKS AGAIN!!
Last edited by shooker; Feb 12, 2010 at 09:27 PM.
Road Master
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From: Oregon / AZ
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Goodyear, AZ.
Lets see some pics Brett!