Adjustment
Note: Minor adjustments to the opening cable can be made using the adjuster near the throttle grip end of the throttle. Where a correct setting cannot be achieved this way, the adjusters at the throttle end of both cables must be used. The opening cable must be set first followed by the closing cable.
1. Throttle grip; 2. Correct setting, 2-3 mm
1. Remove the rider's seat (see page 16-13).
2. Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
3. Set the 'opening' cable adjuster at the throttle grip end such that it has an equal amount of adjustment in each direction. Tighten the locknut.
4. Remove the fuel tank (see page 10-91).
5. Set the 'opening' cable adjuster at the throttle body end to give 2-3 mm of play at the throttle grip. Tighten the locknut.
1. Opening cable; 2. Closing cable; 3. 'Closing' cable adjuster (throttle end); 4. Closing cable - free play measurement point
6. With the throttle fully closed, ensure that there is 2-3 mm of free play in the 'closing' cable. Adjust if necessary ensuring that the locknut is secure afterwards.
Warning: Operation of the motorcycle with incorrectly adjusted, incorrectly routed or damaged throttle cables could interfere with the operation of the brakes, clutch or the throttle itself. Any of these conditions could result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning: Move the handlebars to left and right full lock while checking that cables and harnesses do not bind. Cables or harness that bind will restrict the steering and may cause loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning: Ensure that the adjuster locknuts are tightened. A loose throttle cable adjuster could cause the throttle to stick leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
7. Refit the fuel tank (see page 10-92).
8. Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
9. Refit the rider's seat (see page 16-13).
Removal
Note: Before beginning to remove the throttle cables, note the exact routing and location of both cables to help ensure that they are returned to the same locations and routing on assembly.
1. Remove the rider's seat (see page 16-13).
2. Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first (see page 17-8).
3. Remove the fuel tank (see page 10-91).
4. Detach the throttle bodies (see page 10-107).
5. Slacken the adjuster locknuts at the throttle body end of the cables such that they will allow the outer cables to be detached from the cable bracket.
6. Detach the inner cable nipples from the throttle cam.
1. Throttle cam; 2. Opening cable; 3. Closing cable; 4. Opening cable nipple; 5. Closing cable nipple
7. At the throttle grip end, slide off the rubber boot and release the screws which secure the two halves of the throttle grip guide to each other.
1. Throttle grip guide; 2. Screws; 3. Rubber boot
8. Separate the two halves of the guide then release the inner cables from the throttle grip.
1. Opening cable; 2. Closing cable
9. Detach the cables from the motorcycle.
Inspection
1. Check that both the throttle cables operate smoothly, without sticking or binding. Replace the cables if there is any doubt as to their correct operation.
Installation
1. Locate the cables to the frame following the routing noted during removal.
2. Engage the inner cable nipples to the throttle grip, ensuring the 'opening' cable is located in the upper slot in the throttle grip, and the 'closing' cable is located to the lower slot.
1. Opening cable; 2. Closing cable
3. Assemble the two halves of the cable guide ensuring that the outer cables are correctly located in the guide and the guide is positioned on the handlebars as noted prior to removal. Fit and tighten the two screws to 3 Nm.
1. Throttle grip guide; 2. Screws; 3. Rubber boot
4. Refit the boot.
5. Attach the other end 'of the inner cables to the throttle cam ensuring the 'opening' cable is fitted to the top of the cam and the 'closing' cable to the bottom.
6. Locate the outer cables to the bracket and adjust until the start of the thread is 14 mm away from the back of the throttle cable bracket. Secure the adjuster and locknuts.
1. Opening cable; 2. Closing cable
7. Refit the throttle bodies (see page 10-107).
8. Set the throttle cable adjustment (see page 10-104).
9. Refit the airbox (see page 10-101).
10. Refit the fuel tank (see page 10-92).
11. Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first
12. Refit the rider's seat (see page 16-13).