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Throttle and idle cables were dry rotted and sticking... so it was upgrade time motion pro lube tool easy to use but messy as heck opposite end of throttle cable cable lube this stuff goes everywhere starting to spooge from the other end Finally on the bike
Dialing this in with small adjustments, then final locking with to 3/8" wrenches Fully closed throttle with 1-2mm of idle play. This felt really dialed in with no slop. After I routed the cables and tied them to the frame backbone I had to re-adjust these settings multiple times due to binding. Wide open matches my throttle cracked wide open, so hopefully no power loss via less air flow. I will re-check this after my cables stretch.
Rest of the install Its Christmas again everything comes with the kit plates Nice clear instructions on TDCC ready to torque down 14 ft-lbs buttoned up all done
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