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PREPARA
TION 23
Throttle Grip and Cable
Thrott
le Grip Free Play Inspection
•
Inspect the throttle grip free play. If the free
play is incorrect, adjust the throttle cables.
Throttle Grip Free Play:
2
a
3 mm (0.08
a
0.12 in.)
•
Check that the throttle grip moves smoothly
from full open to close, and the throttle closes
quickly and completely in all steering posi-
tions by the return spring. If the throttle grip
does not return properly, check the throttle ca-
ble routing, grip free play, and for possible ca-
ble damage. Then lubricate the throttle ca-
bles.
A. Throttle Grip
B. 2
a
3 mm (0.08
a
0.12 in.)
•
Run the engine at idle speed, and turn the
handlebar all the way to the right and left to
ensure that the idle speed does not change.
If the idle speed increases, check the throttle
grip free play.
WARNING
Operation with an improperly adjusted,
incorrectly routed, or damaged cables
could result in an unsafe riding condi-
tion.
Throttle Grip Free Play Adjustment
•
Loosen the locknut at the throttle grip, and
turn the cable adjuster until the specified
amount of play is obtained.
•
Tighten the locknut.
A. Locknut
B. Adjuster
C. Throttle Cable (Accelerator)
•
If the throttle cable can not be adjusted by
using the cable adjuster at the throttle grip,
use the cable adjuster near the cylinder head.
•
Remove the right side cover (see the “Clutch
Lever and Cable” section on page 16 in the
Preparation chapter).
•
Loosen the locknut at the throttle grip and turn
in the adjuster fully.
•
Tighten the locknut.
•
Turn out the decelerator cable adjuster until
there is no play when the throttle grip is com-
pletely closed. Tighten the locknut.
A. Adjuster
B. Locknut
C. Decelerator Cable
•
Turn out the accelerator cable adjuster until 2
a 3 mm (0.08 a 0.12 in.) of throttle grip play is
obtained. Tighten the locknut.
•
Reinstall the right side cover.