Throttle Control; Throttle Control Cables; Cable Connections - Buell XB9R 2003 Service Manual

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THROTTLE CONTROL

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-86. Loosen cable adjuster lock (thick disc)
(3) on each cable.
2. Turn adjusters (thin disc) (3) in direction which will
shorten cable housings to minimum length.
3. Remove fasteners (1) on right switch housing and sepa-
rate housing from handlebar.
4. See Figure 2-87. Remove cables (2, 3) from notches in
front housing (4).
5. Remove ferrules (6) from throttle (7).
6. Remove airbox cover and baseplate. See
7. Disconnect cables from throttle body manifold to remove.
8. Cut cable straps and remove cables.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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WARNING
Compressed air can pierce the skin and cause injury.
Never use your hand to check for leaks or to determine
air flow rates. Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes
from flying dirt and debris. Failure to comply could result
in death or serious injury.
Clean all parts except cables in a non-flammable cleaning
solvent. Blow dry with compressed air. Replace cables if
frayed, kinked or bent.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. Route cable as shown in
ING.
2. Add cable straps as shown in the throttle cable routing in
D.1 HOSE AND WIRE ROUTING.
3. Install throttle grip and position ferrules (6) into cable
wheel (7).
4. Insert idle control into front switch housing.
5. Slide switch housing over throttle.
6. Insert throttle cable into front switch housing.
7. See Figure 2-86. Attach rear switch housing and position
housings on right handlebar by engaging locating pin on
front housing with hole in handlebar. Attach housings
with two fasteners, installing longer fastener on bottom.
Tighten to 25-33 in-lbs (3-4 Nm).
8. Adjust cables. See 1.16 THROTTLE CABLE AND IDLE
SPEED ADJUSTMENT.
9. Install airbox assembly. See
4.43 AIRBOX.
WARNING
D.1 HOSE AND WIRE ROUT-
4.43 AIRBOX.
8401
2
4
5
1. Right switch housing fasteners
2. Adjusters
3. Cable adjuster lock
4. Throttle control cable
5. Idle control cable
Figure 2-86. Throttle Control Cables
7098
1
5
4
6
3
9
1. Screw (short, top)
2. Idle control cable
3. Throttle control cable with molded end
4. Front housing
5. Screw (long, bottom)
6. Ferrules
7. Cable wheel
8. Rear housing
9. Locating pin
Figure 2-87. Cable Connections
2003 Buell XB9R: Chassis
2.23
1
3
8
7
2
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