Throttle Control - Buell 2002 X1 Handbook

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THROTTLE CONTROL

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-91. Slide rubber boot (5) off the cable
adjusters (4). Loosen cable adjuster lock (3) on each
adjuster.
2. See Figure 2-92. Remove two screws (1, 6) on front
housing. Separate housings from handlebar.
3. Unhook ferrules (7) from cable wheel (8).
4. Remove cables from notches in housings (5, 9).
5. Remove air cleaner cover and backplate. See
CLEANER.
6. Remove screw and throttle cable clamps from cables by
throttle body.
7. Disconnect cables from throttle body manifold to remove.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean all parts in a non-flammable cleaning solvent. Blow dry
with compressed air. Replace cables if frayed, kinked or bent.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-92. Place cable assemblies (3, 4) into
housings (5, 9). Throttle control cable (4) has a molded
fitting end and is positioned inside the front housing (5).
Idle control cable (3) has a smaller fitting end and is posi-
tioned inside the rear housing (9).
2. Run cables inside grooves of each housing (5, 9).
3. Attach ferrules (7) to cable wheel (8). When properly
assembled, notches for ferrules will be at 12 o'clock.
4. Position housings on right handlebar by engaging locat-
ing pin (10) on front housing with hole in handlebar.
Attach housings with two screws (1, 6), installing longer
screw on bottom. Tighten screws to 12-17 in-lbs (1-2
Nm).
2002 Buell X1: Chassis
6853
4.42 AIR
1. Throttle Control Cable
2. Idle Control Cable
3. Cable Adjuster Lock
4. Cable Adjuster
5. Rubber Boot
Figure 2-91. Throttle Control Cables
7098
1
5
10
1. Screw (short, top)
2. Cable Adjusters (2)
3. Idle Control Cable
4. Throttle Control Cable with Molded End
5. Front Housing
6. Screw (Long, Bottom)
7. Ferrules
8. Cable Wheel
9. Rear Housing
10. Locating Pin
Figure 2-92. Cable Connections
3
4
1
2
6
8
7
3
4
2
2.24
5
9
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