More About Engine Oil
Throttle Control Free Play
Whenever you buy oil for your bike, check the label
on the container to make sure it matches recom-
mended specications.
Engine oil has a major inuence on both the perfor-
mance and the service life of the engine.
Non-detergent, vegetable or castor-based racing
oils are not recommended. Aftermarket oil additives
are not needed and can negatively affect the bike’s
engine Use the recommended oil.
Inspection
Check free play. Free play is the amount the
throttle control will move before starting to
open the throttle on the carburetor. Free play
should be between 5/64 and 5/32-inch (2.0mm to
4.0mm) movement at the grip. Adjust, if necessary,
to bring free play within the specied rang using the
following instructions.
Adjustment
1. Slide the rubber dust cover off of and away from
the locknut.
2. Loosen the locknut (1) on the throttle cable
mechanism.
3. Turn the adjuster (2) to reduce or increase
throttle free play.
4. Tighten the lock nut. Return the dust cover to its
normal position.
5. After making the necessary adjustments, check
the throttle grip to ensure it rotates smoothly
from fully closed to open at any steering
(handlebar) position.
*If you cannot adjust throttle free play within the
specied range contact your dealer.
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