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Throttle Adjustment

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Hey, I need a better step by step on how to adjust my throttle cables of my bike. I am getting ready to re-jet. Thanks.

    P.S. 1996 Sportster
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 13, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    That's the way to do it or read your service manual. :D
    FLHTbiker, Oct 13, 2011
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  5. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    JohnnyBiker, Oct 13, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Just hook em back up when your done and adjust em. :)
    FLHTbiker, Oct 13, 2011
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  7. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Thank You...
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 13, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    piece of cake!!!!!!
    chucktx, Oct 14, 2011
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  9. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Cables are not my friend. I have the carb off, Thanks gentleman...:cool:
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 14, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Just put the cables back on the carb the way they came off then follow the steps outlined here for adjusting it and you'll be fine. Be sure to put some lube down the cables. :)
    FLHTbiker, Oct 14, 2011
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    Hey there,

    I always adjust my idle properly first. Then find the 'pull cable' (the one that turns the throttle wheel open) and adjust it so that you are getting full wide open throttle on the wheel first. You want to make sure that you are getting full throttle opening. Then I adjust the "return cable" next so that when you let the throttle grip off from full throttle, it snaps right back.

    When you adjust the return cable, this is where you will also be adjusting the free play on the grip. I like mine to have very little slack. Just enough so it just jiggles a little bit.
    All this is done with you fairing off.
    Next check your idle again...

    Also pictorial step by step method.
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    Regards,
    Anthony
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  12. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i dont like the return cables.......
    chucktx, Oct 15, 2011
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    I just git on the scooter, start er up, put it in gear and whack open the throttle. If it don't go fast enuff, I tighten the go faster cable more an more until I reach da speed I'm a lookin for. :rocket_bike::roflmao:
    Fatboy128, Oct 15, 2011
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  14. JohnnyBiker

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    Thanks to all here I will be able to put these cables on with complete confidence. :cool::D
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 20, 2011
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