I have spoken too soon. Was riding for about 1-1/2 hours yesterday. Twice I noticed my throttle seemed to hang. So I pulled out from a stop sign to head home. Went to shift into second, didn’t get it all the way past neutral, I think and the RPMs shot up way past redline, heard an awful rattle from the engine, I hit the run switch to off and pulled into a parking lot. Started the bike, awful rattle ensued. Limped for about 1/2 mile the the bike wouldn’t stay running.
Called a buddy with a trailer. Good thing he wasn’t working, I guess. Got it home and immediately pull the clutch apart. Everything seemed fine there. I thought for sure I screwed up something there. Nope.
So I thought I’d check the throttle. Sure enough, the nifty little piece I made from a wire hanger, that my bike has lived without for 15 years, was pushing the throttle cable too far between carbs 1&2 so that it caused the throttle linkage to hang up.
I am so afraid that I’m going to have to pull the head and inspect. I think I just killed my engine.
I have no idea what to do next. Looking for educated guidance and suggestions.
Before I pulled the clutch cover, when I tried to start it, engine cranked but sounded gutless.
To say my confidence in my mechanic skills is shaken would be an understatement. Should have thought to check proper throttle cable operation before heading out.
FML
On a somewhat positive note, I’ve been informed that I’m going back to work on Monday.
I think the first thing I do today will be to remove exhaust and oil pan and see what falls out. Will post pics.
I feel like someone shot my dog. And worse, that I gave that person the gun and the bullet.
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