Checking Throttle Cable Play, Adjusting If Necessary; (Inspections I And Iii) - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

Checking throttle cable play,
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adjusting if necessary

(Inspections I and III)

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With the handlebars turned to various angles,
open the throttle twistgrip fully and allow it to clo-
se again.
– When released, the twistgrip must return to the
closed position by itself.
•
Preset throttle cable play with the engine cold to
1.5 mm (0.0591 in).
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Warning:
Observe the hazard avoidance instructions for run-
ning internal combustion engines in enclosed spa-
ces.
•
Warm the engine up to its normal operating tem-
perature (radiator fan starts to run).
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Adjust throttle cable play to 0.5 mm (0.0197 in).
Setting:
Default setting of throttle cable play
(cold engine).............................. 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)
Throttle cable play (warm engine)0.5 mm (0.0197 in)
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