Cable inspection and lubrication
FASTENER | TORQUEVALUE | |
Switch housing screw | 35-45 in·lbs | 4.0-5.1 Nm |
1. Release the throttle cable tension. See 1.13 THROTTLE CONTROL, Cable Adjustment.
2. See Figure 1-35. Remove screws (1) to separate the upper switch housing from the lower housing.
3. Unhook ferrules and cables from throttle grip. Remove throttle sleeve.
4. Inspect each cable. Replace cable assembly if cable is frayed or kinked.
5. Inspect cable outer sheath from throttle grip to induction module. Replace if necessary.
6. Apply a light coat of graphite to handlebar. Replace throttle grip.
7. Pour two drops of HARLEY LUBE into the cable housings.
8. Install switch housing. Tighten to 35-45 in·lbs (4.0-5.1 Nm).
9. Adjust throttle cables.
Cable adjustment
Operation
Warning! Before starting engine, be sure throttle control will snap back to idle position when released. A throttle control that prevents engine from automatically returning to idle can lead to loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
1. Back off the friction screw.
2. Roll on and release the throttle grip. If the throttle does not return to closed (idle), inspect and adjust throttle cables.
3. With engine idling, turn handlebar stop to stop. If engine speed changes, adjust throttle cables.
Adjustment
1. See Figure 1-35. Loosen throttle friction screw (3).
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Figure 1-35. Throttle Cable Adjustment (typical): 1. Screw (2); 2. Throttle grip; 3. Friction screw; 4. Throttle (pull open) cable; 5. Idle (pull close) cable; 6. Cable adjuster (2); 7. Jamnut (2); 8. Throttle cam; 9. Spring; 10. Throttle cam stop; 11. Cable guide
2. Slide rubber boot off control cable adjusters (6).
3. Loosen jamnuts (7).
4. Turn cable adjustersto shorten cable housingsto minimum length.
5. Point front wheel straight ahead. With engine OFF, gently turn throttle control grip (2) to fully open. Hold in position.
6. Gently turn adjuster (6) on throttle control cable (4) counterclockwise until throttle cam (8) touches throttle cam stop (10). Release throttle grip. Turn adjuster counter clockwise an additional 1/2-1 turn. Tighten jamnut on throttle cable adjuster.
7. Turn handlebar to right stop. Turn adjuster (6) on idle control cable (5) to lengthen sleeve until end of cable housing touches spring (9) within cable guide (11).
Note. Verify that throttle wheel returns to idle each time throttle grip is released.
8. Check adjustment. Twist and release throttle grip two or three times. If throttle does not return to idle, turn idle adjuster to shorten sleeve until correct. Tighten jamnuts.
9. Slide the rubber boots over the cable adjusters.