Throttle Cables - Buell 2002 X1 Handbook

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THROTTLE CABLES

ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
Throttle cables must not pull tight when handlebars are
turned fully to left or right fork stops. Be sure wires and
throttle cables are clear of fork stops at steering head so
they will not be pinched when fork is turned against stops.
Steering must be smooth and free with no binding or
interference. Anything interfering with fuel system opera-
tion may cause loss of vehicle control, which could result
in death or serious injury.
Check throttle cable adjustment:
Before every ride.
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At every scheduled service interval.
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Check throttle cable adjustment with engine running. Turn
handlebars through full range of travel. If engine speed
changes during this maneuver, adjust throttle cables as fol-
lows:
1. Remove air cleaner cover and backplate. See
CLEANER.
2. See Figure 1-44. Slide rubber boot (5) off each cable
adjuster (4).
3. Loosen cable adjuster lock (3) on each cable (1, 2).
4. Turn adjusters in direction which will shorten cable hous-
ings to minimum length.
5. Point front wheel straight ahead. Twist throttle control
grip to fully open position; hold in position.
6. See Figure 1-45. Turn adjuster on throttle control cable
until throttle cam stop (5) touches stop plate. Tighten jam
nut on throttle control cable adjuster; release throttle
control grip.
7. Turn handlebars fully to right. Turn adjuster on idle con-
trol cable (3) until end of cable housing just touches the
cable guide (2).
8. See Figure 1-44. Twist and release throttle control grip a
few times. Throttle plate must return to idle position each
time throttle grip is released. If this is not the case, turn
adjuster (4) on idle control cable (2) (shortening cable
housing) until throttle control functions properly.
9. Tighten cable adjuster lock (3) on idle control cable (2).
Recheck operation of throttle control.
10. Slide rubber boot (5) over each cable adjuster (4).
Recheck engine slow idle speed; adjust if required.
11. Install air cleaner assembly. See
1-36
WARNING
4.42 AIR
4.42 AIR CLEANER.
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1. Throttle Control Cable
2. Idle Control Cable
3. Cable Adjuster Lock
4. Cable Adjuster
5. Rubber Boot
Figure 1-44. Throttle Cables
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1. Guide for Throttle Control Cable
2. Guide for Idle Control Cable
3. Idle Control Cable
4. Idle Adjustment (Cable Not Shown)
5. Throttle Cam Stop
Figure 1-45. Throttle Body (Typical)
IDLE ADJUSTMENT
Check idle adjustment:
Before every ride.
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At every scheduled service interval.
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Regular idle speed is 850-1050 RPM. Set idle speed using
idle adjustment screw (4) shown in
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4
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5
2
3
4
5
Figure 1-45.
2002 Buell X1: Maintenance