Engine
Throttle
Throttle Freeplay
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 76.
RIGHT HANDLEBAR
(2)
(1) throttle lever
(2) rubber sleeve
(3) throttle cable adjuster
Inspection
Check freeplay at the throttle lever (1).
Freeplay:
1/8 – 5/16 in (3 – 8 mm)
Adjustment
1. Slide the rubber sleeve (2) back to expose the throttle cable
adjuster (3).
2. Loosen the lock nut (4).
3. Turn the adjuster to obtain the correct freeplay.
4. Tighten the lock nut and reinstall the sleeve.
5. After adjustment, check for smooth operation of the throttle
lever from fully closed to fully open in all steering positions.
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Servicing Your Honda
(−)
(+)
(3)
(4)
(1)
1/8 – 5/16 in
(3 – 8 mm)
(4) lock nut
(+) increase freeplay
(−) decrease freeplay