Throttle return cable
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Throttle return cable
I have a lot of slop in my throttle return cable. Is that something that needs to be adjusted by a mechanic or can a novice wrench handle it? If so how? It's Sunday I want to ride and that throttle is a pain in the a__. Thanks for any help.
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2007 FLHX
Rush /Fuel Moto set up
K&N breather
Wife that doesn't appreciate it
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RE: Throttle return cable
Mine seems to have a lot of slop in it too...Turn the bars all the way to each side and see if it goes away, mine does. It needs some slack to allow the throttle to close at the full lock to lockturn...
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RE: Throttle return cable
It is easy. Just pull back the boot over the cable (up by the grip), loosen the lock nut and adjust. A manual might help, I believe there is suppose to be 1/8 inch of play or so, but I would verify that.
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RE: Throttle return cable
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A FSM would help.I'm sure it is an easy adjustment.
A FSM would help.I'm sure it is an easy adjustment.
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A FSM would help.I'm sure it is an easy adjustment.
A FSM would help.I'm sure it is an easy adjustment.
Also, my idle cable is sort of loose where it meets the throttle/switch housing on the bar. Looks like the metal sleeve (crimped side) seperated from the ferrule which enters the housing. I haven't noticed any issues with it, so, I didnt plan on messing with it. Has anyone else noticed this on their bikes?
Not trying to hijack the thread, but since we're talking cables figured why not ask it here...
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RE: Throttle return cable
Simple fix. You have a long 7/16 nut and a narrow 7/16 nut tight against each other. Loosen the narrow one and back it off an inch. Now turn the longer 7/16 in or, out till you have removed the slack in the cable. Test it by turning handlebars to the extremes, throttle cable should snap back in either position, if not, keep adjusting the longer 7/16 longer nut until it snaps back at the extremes until it does. When it does, tighten the shorter, narrower 7/16 tight against the longer one to lock it in place, you're all done.
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RE: Throttle return cable
Thanks guys, That's what it looked like to me but thought I better check with someone that knows. I'll give it a try after I spread 15 yds. of mulch, then I'll have my neighbor test drive it, he loves a challenge. This is what I like about this forum, answers are just a post away. Thank again
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Mine too. It's very loose and wiggles at the connection with the switch housing. Not sure if it's normal, or not.
Also, my idle cable is sort of loose where it meets the throttle/switch housing on the bar. Looks like the metal sleeve (crimped side) seperated from the ferrule which enters the housing. I haven't noticed any issues with it, so, I didnt plan on messing with it. Has anyone else noticed this on their bikes?
Not trying to hijack the thread, but since we're talking cables figured why not ask it here...
Not trying to hijack the thread, but since we're talking cables figured why not ask it here...
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RE: Throttle return cable
After adjusting it make sure that it will return without any hangup, try it with the wheel straight and to both sides. You want to adjust the throttle side to ensure you are getting full throttle(the one in the front), be sure to leave a little slack in the cables. Then start the bike in neutral and move the handlebars from side to side to ensure the RPM's do not change. If they do loosen up the cable a little.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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