Throttle Operation - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

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THROTTLE OPERATION
Check for any deterioration or damage t o the throttle cable.
Check that the throttle automati~ally closes completely in all
Steering positions.
If the throttle grip does not return properly, lubricate the throt-
tle cable and overhaul and lubricate the throttle grip housing.
If the throttle grip still does not return properly, the cable may
need replacement.
With the engine idling, turn the handlebar all. the way t o the
right and left t o ensure that the idle speed does not change.
if idle speed increases, check the throttle grip free play and the
throttle cable connection.
Reusing a damaged or abnormally bent or kinked throttle
cable can prevent proper throttle slide operation and may
lead t o a loss of throttle control while riding.
Throttle free play should be checked and adjusted as follows:
Throttle grip free play is correct if there is a prescribed amount
of play on the outer circumference of the throttle grip flange.
Throttle lever free piay is correct if there is a prescribed
amount of play at the tip of the throttle lever.
Minor free play adjustments can be made with the adjuster on
the throttle grip side.
Loosen the iock nut and turn the adjuster t o obtain the desired
amount of free piay.
Tighten the iock nut after the adjustment has been made.
If the adjuster has a boot, reposition it properly after adjust-
ment is made.
THROTTLE GRIP TYPE
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THROTTLE LEVER TYPE
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FREE PLAY
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TYPICAL
W i t h a forced opening/closing-type throttle, the major adjust-
ment of free play can be made by loosening the lock nut on
the pull side of the cable and turning the adjuster.
Tighten the lock nut after the adjustment has been made
ADJUSTER
Date of Issue: March. 1995
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