Throttle Operation; Carburetor Choke - Honda Gold Wing GL1200D Shop Manual

MAINTENANCE
THROTTLE OPERATION
Check for smooth throttle grip full opening and
automatic full closing in all steering positions.
Make sure there is no deterioration, damage, or
kinking in the throttle cables. Replace any damaged
parts.
Lubricate the throttle cables, if throttle operation is
not smooth.
Measure throttle grip free play at the throttle grip
flange.
FREE PLAY: 2-6
mm
(1/8-1/4 inl
Make minor adjustments with the adjuster at the
throttle grip,
Make major throttle grip free play adjustments with
the middle cable adjuster after removing the air
cleaner cover.
To make adjustments with either adjuster, loosen
the lock nut, turn the adjuster as reQuired. and
tighten the lock nut.
Recheck throttle operation and install all removed
parts.
~HONDA
~GL1200D'GL1200A
LOCK NUT
CARBURETOR CHOKE
ADJUSTER
CHOKE LEVER
LOCK NUT
The GOLD WING choke system uses a fuel en-
richening circuit controlled by a bystarter valve.
The bystarter valve opens the enrichening circuit via
a cable when the choke lever on the handlebar is
pulled down.
Check for smooth upper choke lever operation.
Lubricate the choke cable if the operation is not
smooth.
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