New advice on an old throttle cable problem...

[jonr]

After working through most of the gremlins on my 1100G, I can't seem to get rid of one particular problem. Since I have owned it, when you turn the handlebars all the way to the right, the throttle would increase to about 3K. Ok, it's obvious that the throttle cable is binding or bending or something and closing the length of the throttle cable. Well after adjusting my valves and having the tank off, I thought I would try to alleviate this problem. The factory service manual even has the diagram for the correct routing of all cables and wires on the bike. The diagram shows how it feeds through the head, down the center frame trunk (underneath the tank) where it is clamped twice and then to the throttle rail.

So, I re-route the cable as specified, clamp it where specified and NOW, it reves up when I turn the handlebars either way! :shock: I've made it worse! Any suggestions?

J

[cloudbreakmd]

Sounds like your cable is adjusted too tight. Adjust the cable from the part that is hooked up to your carbs. In other words try to add slack to the cable using the adjustment nut on the side of the cable hooked to the carbs.

When you think you are done... Put the bike on the center stand or sidestand and start the bike and turn the bars both ways. No revving means good new... Continued revving up means that you still have adjustments to make.

[sharpy]

Cable

Are you sure its the right cable or length. Or your handlebars are a little wide. If not is the cable running down the rh side of the bike. (asks not knowing what the book states)

[gke84]

new advice on an old throttle cable problem

while your at it check your choke cable to. i had a problem with high revs and it was my choke cable.

[Dave8338]

So, I re-route the cable as specified, clamp it where specified and NOW, it reves up when I turn the handlebars either way! :shock: I've made it worse! Any suggestions?

J

Sounds like someone slapped a new cable in there and it is the wrong length, they must have figured that out when routing it the first time otherwise, why would it have needed re-routing. Check the book for the proper length. I've been there. Install what's handy.

Had a few dirt bikes that would eat throttle cables and brake levers when you hit the jumps wrong...OK...landed the jumps wrong!!

[Road_Clam]

After working through most of the gremlins on my 1100G, I can't seem to get rid of one particular problem. Since I have owned it, when you turn the handlebars all the way to the right, the throttle would increase to about 3K. Ok, it's obvious that the throttle cable is binding or bending or something and closing the length of the throttle cable. Well after adjusting my valves and having the tank off, I thought I would try to alleviate this problem. The factory service manual even has the diagram for the correct routing of all cables and wires on the bike. The diagram shows how it feeds through the head, down the center frame trunk (underneath the tank) where it is clamped twice and then to the throttle rail.

So, I re-route the cable as specified, clamp it where specified and NOW, it reves up when I turn the handlebars either way! :shock: I've made it worse! Any suggestions?

J

A simple cure is to turn your bars all the way left (or right) THEN adjust your throttle for about 1/8" of free play. You will probably end up with added slop when your bars are straight ahead, but at least your problem is gone.

[jonr]

The deed is done! Thanks for all the suggestions. A simple adjustment to the throttle play took care of it. Geez... I feel like a newb!

-Jon