donhuzayfa Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Just a bit of good old oiling needed right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yeah...may need a bit of lube. Also check the routing of the cable....make sure there are no sharp bends between the throttle and the carbs and the cable is not trapped somewhere under the tank. With the engine off you should be able to open the throttle fully and when you let it go it should snap back quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Lube the cable and all moving parts, including the twist grip itself. Check for obstructions and/or fouling, including any damage to the cable outer. Make sure relevant springs are attached and in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 If the throttle snaps shut when you let go of it and the revs don't drop back to tickover, it could be sticking slides if it has CV carbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 have you had the cables off? if the return cable is too tight it will cause a throttle to stick i know ive done it check adjustments, routing and lube all moving parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtorque Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 throttle cable is dry or sticky, A good oiling should put it right,,,,,, Something like this is a good thing to have & will do all the cables on a bike,,http://www.holden.co.uk/displayProduct. ... de=095.149Don't apply to much pressure when using or you stand a chance of splitting the plastic cable covering,, nice & easy will get oil from one end to the other no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryme Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 that tools pretty cool but fairly expensive for what it is.is there another alternative to getting the oil down the cables? just thought id ask incase i encounter this in the future as ive heard of it happening quite often to people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hang cable vertically by the inner. Make a small funnel around the outer with plastic bottle top and sticky tape. Drip feed thin oil, 3in1 into funnel and ensure it goes into cable. Keep topping up and sliding outer over inner to promote oil flow. Carry on or leave overnight until oil drips out of bottom of cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 that tools pretty cool but fairly expensive for what it is.is there another alternative to getting the oil down the cables? just thought id ask incase i encounter this in the future as ive heard of it happening quite often to people.Used to be a thing of taking the cables off the bike and hanging them up and putting some oil at the top of the inner periodically and letting it run through. Cables these days are better because most have a nylon or other coating around the inner which tends to be self lubricating to an extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Dang....you beat me to it Alan..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Always worked for me Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtorque Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hang cable vertically by the inner. Make a small funnel around the outer with plastic bottle top and sticky tape. Drip feed thin oil, 3in1 into funnel and ensure it goes into cable. Keep topping up and sliding outer over inner to promote oil flow. Carry on or leave overnight until oil drips out of bottom of cable. Would sooner pay 20 quid, than spend all that time removing cables from a bike,,,,,,,, but that's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Lazy fecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtorque Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Lazy fecker maybe your right, but I can do all the cables on my two bikes ,, While your faffing around dribbling oil down your one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Wanna bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant965 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 thundercat right? I find that the idling knob sorts it out on my t'cat, next to your right knee just poking out between fairing and frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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