Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 387

Operation of the motorcycle with an incorrectly
adjusted, incorrectly routed or damaged throttle cable
could interfere with the operation of the brakes, clutch
or the throttle itself. Any of these conditions could result
in loss of control of the motorcycle and an accident.
Move the handlebars to left and right full lock while
checking that cables and harnesses do not bind. A cable
or harness that binds will restrict the steering and may
cause loss of control and an accident.
13. Refit the coolant expansion tank and tighten the
fixings to
4 Nm.
14. Refit the headstock cover.
15. Support the tank, remove and stow the tank prop,
then lower the tank to the frame and secure it (see
page
11-149
for Rocket III and Classic, see page
11-
152
for Rocket III Touring).
16. Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
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Refit the seat (see page
17-17
for Rocket III and
Classic, see page
17-18
for Rocket III Touring.
18.
Set the cable adjustment using the adjustment
instructions that follow:
Throttle cable adjustment
1.
When correctly set, the throttle must have 2-3 mm
of free-play at the throttle twist grip. If there is more
or less than 2-3 mm of free-play present, the throttle
cables must be adjusted.
-
Rocket'" and Classic shown, Rocket '"
Touring is similar
1. Throttle twist grip
2.2-3
mm
Fuel System/Engine Management
If there is an incorrect amount of free-play,
adjustment may be made as follows:
with
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incorrectly routed, sticking or damaged throttle cables
will interfere with the throttle function resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
To avoid incorrect adjustment, incorrect routing, or
continued use of a sticking or damaged throttle, always
have your throttle checked and adjusted by your
authorised Triumph dealer.
1. Opening cable adjuster
2. Closing cable adjuster
3.
Locknuts
4. Closing cable - free play measurement point
5. Opening cable - free play measurement point
2. Remove the intake and headstock covers if not
already removed.
3. Detach the coolant expansion tank and position
aside.
4.
Release the locknut on the 'opening' cable adjuster.
5.
Rotate the 'opening' cable adjuster at the twist grip
end such that it has an equal amount of adjustment
in each direction.
6.
Rotate the 'opening' cable adjuster at the throttle
body end of the cable to give 2-3 mm of play at the
twist grip. Tighten the locknut.
Z Make any minor adjustments as necessary to give 2-
3 mm of play using the adjuster near the twist grip
end of the cable. Tighten the locknut to
8 Nm.
8.
With the throttle fully closed, ensure that there is 2-
3mm of free play in the 'closing' cable at the throttle
cam attached to the throttle bodies. If necessary,
adjust in the same way as the 'opening' cable until 2-
3 mm of play is present.
Service Manual - Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring
11.183