Triumph Bonneville Handbook page 68

Maintenance and Adjustment
• Set the 'opening' cable adjuster at the
throttle body end of the cable to give
0.08-0. 1 2 in (2-3 mm) of play at the
twist grip. Tighten the locknut.
3
4
ccip
1 Locknuts
2 Opening Cable Adjuster
3 Closing Cable Adjuster
4 Closing Cable
Measurement Point
• Make any minor adjustments as
necessary to give 0.08-0. 1 2 in (2-3
mm) of play using the adjuster near the
twist grip end of the cable. Tighten the
locknut.
• With the throttle fully closed, ensure
that there is 0.08-0. 1 2 in (2-3 mm) of
free play in the 'closing' cable. Adjust as
for the 'opening' cable if necessary.
Tighten the locknut.
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Ensure that both the adjuster locknuts of
both cables are tightened as a loose
1
locknut could result in a sticking throttle.
An incorrectly adjusted, sticking or stuck
throttle can lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
2
• Reconnect the battery, positive (red)
lead first.
• Reinstall the seat.
• Check that the throttle opens smoothly,
without undue force and that it closes
without sticking.
• Ride
authorized Triumph dealer and have
them
thoroughly before riding again.
- Free-play
Warning
carefully to your nearest
check the throttle system