1.14THROTTLE CABLES
CABLE INSPECTION, LUBRICATION AND
ADJUSTMENT
Inspection and Lubrication
1. See Figure 1-29. Remove two screws (1) to separate the
upper handlebar housing from the lower housing.
2. Unhook each ferrule and cable from the throttle grip and
remove the throttle sleeve.
3. Apply a light coat of graphite to the handlebar and replace
throttle grip.
4. Put one or two drops of SUPER OIL (Part No. HD-94968-
85TV) into the housing of each cable.
5. When assembling the handlebar housing, tighten both
screws (1) to 35-45 in-lbs (4.0-5.1 Nm).
Adjustment
The throttle control must operate freely without binding. With
the throttle friction adjustment screw backed off, the throttle
grip must freely return to the closed (idle) position.The throttle
control also must open and close freely when the front wheel
is turned to both the right and left fork stops. If the throttle grip
does not return to the idle position freely, check the throttle
friction adjustment screw tension. If the adjuster screw is
backed off, inspect the cables for short bends.
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 ser-
ious injury. (00390a)
Do not tighten throttle friction adjustment screw to the
point where the engine will not return to idle automatically.
Over-tightening can lead to loss of vehicle control, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00031b)
Adjust throttle cables:
1. See Figure 1-29. Slide rubber boot off throttle cable
adjuster mechanism (2).
2. Holding cable adjuster with a 3/8 inch wrench, loosen jam
nut turning in a clockwise direction.
3. Back jam nut (3) away from cable adjuster until it stops.
Turn cable adjuster clockwise until it contacts jam nut.
Repeat procedure on idle cable adjuster.
4. See Figure 1-30. Point the front wheel straight ahead.
Gently turn the throttle grip so that the throttle is wide open
(fully counterclockwise) and then hold in position. Now
turn the throttle cable adjuster counterclockwise until the
throttle cam (2) just touches the cam stop (5) on the
induction module.
5. Release the throttle grip, turn throttle cable adjuster
counterclockwise an additional 1/2-1 full turn, and then
tighten the jam nut against the cable adjuster. Cover cable
adjuster mechanism with rubber boot.
6. Turn the front wheel full right. Turn the idle cable adjuster
counterclockwise until the cable housing (4) just touches
the spring (6) in the cable guide (as seen through slot).
7. Work the throttle grip to verify that the throttle cable returns
to the idle position when released. If the cable does not
return to idle, turn the cable adjuster clockwise slightly
until the correct response is achieved.
8. Tighten jam nut against the cable adjuster and cover cable
adjuster mechanism with rubber boot.
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