Seems my cable has gained some slack over the past 2-3 years. Would like it a little tighter... to much movement in the throttle for my liking. What is the easiest way to make this adjustment? I traced the cable to most awkward spot on the bike to fit a wrench.. it that really where I make the adjustment? If so, how do I get in there? Seems like I need to take the entire radiator off.
Thanks!
Jim
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That's where you adjust 'em. It's not terribly tight, just work a wrench in there and go.
DON'T fiddle with the linkage/lock nut marked with yellow paint.
Haha yeah - I figured the yellow paint meant stay away. Any idea what the size is? I was trying to get a 10mm wrench in there yesterday for a few minutes. It could have been the right size... I was just pressed for time and gave up before I got it on.
-Jim
You can adjust up at the throttle grip housing as well.
Leave at least 2-3mm of movement at the grip.
After adjustment, check with engine running, turn bars lock to lock to make sure you don't have a inadvertent throttle application due to cable routing.
How can I do it up top? I don't really see anywhere an adjustment could be made... although I did not take the housing apart. Is it in there?
Thanks,
Jim
There's a knurled fitting and locknut where the cable goes into the housing.
Ah ha! I thought that's what it was, as it looked exactly like what you would see on a bicycle. When it wouldn't turn, I left it alone. Used a bit of muscle to un-stick it, and it worked great!
Thanks,
Jim
AH.....I assumed you were out of adjustment at the top. Guess I should have asked, first. ;)
Good pointer on checking at the extremes of steering lock, Nate. Might save an unsettling experience at a gas station or something. :o