Free play inspection
Check the throttle grip free play [А].
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★ If the free play is incorrect, adjust the throttle cable.
Throttle grip free play standard — 2-3 mm
Check that the throttle grip moves smoothly from full open to close, and the throttle closes quickly and completely in all steering positions by the return spring.
★ If the throttle grip does not return properly, check the throttle cable routing, grip free play, and cable damage. Then lubricate the throttle cable.
Run the engine at the idle speed, and turn the handlebar all the way to the right and left to ensure that the idle speed does not change.
★ If the idle speed increase, check the throttle cable free play and the cable routing.
Free play adjustment
Loosen the locknuts [A], and screw both throttle cable adjusters in completely so as to give the throttle grip plenty of play.
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Turn out the decelerator cable adjuster [B] until there is no play when the throttle grip is completely closed.
Tighten the locknut.
★ Turn the accelerator cable adjuster [C] until 2-3 mm of throttle grip play is obtained.
Tighten the locknut.
Throttle cable installation
Install the throttle cables in accordance with Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in General Information chapter.
Install the lower ends of the throttle cables in the cable bracket on the carburetor after installing the upper ends of the throttle cables in the grip-
After installation, adjust each cable properly.
Warning! Operation with incorrectly routed or improperly adjusted cables could result in an unsafe riding condition.
Throttle cable lubrication and inspection
Whenever the cables are removed, or in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, lubricate the throttle cables (see General Lubrication).
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Apply a thin coating of grease to the cable upper ends.
Use a commercially available pressure cable lubricator to lubricate the cables.
With the cable disconnected at both ends, the cable should move freely in the cable housing.