How to install and replace throttle cable on Harley Davidson?
VIDEO-In this Free video we show you in detail how to install or remove the throttle cable on your Harley Davidson motorcycle. You may need to fix or replace the throttle cable and don’t want to pay expensive mechanics fees. We show you how do this project right in your shop or garage and right on the kickstand.
What should I do if my bike cable is too tight?
Tighten up the slack, and with the bike idling, swing the bars from side to side, if the revs change, the cable is either routed wrongly, or the throttle is too tight. In a carbed bike there should always be enough slack to make a slight clunk at the carb end when releasing the throttle.
How much throttle play do you need on a Spakur?
Spakur #1117’s German Manual for the Classic, an (Aftermarket) Repair Handbook specifies 1-2 mm of throttle play. The adjustment is under the rubber nib under the RH Instrument Cluster, just after the bend.
How do you adjust the throttle on a motorcycle?
Once the decelerator cable has been set, the accelerator cable is adjusted. The accelerator cable tension is usually set so that 2-3mm of free play is present in the throttle grip. Once the correct tension has been applied, the lock nuts should be snugged and any dust covers should be slid back over the adjusters.
What does it mean when your throttle cable is not working?
Along with this generic recommendation, engine performance can also be an indicator of cable issues. Poor full throttle operation may be a sign that the throttle cable has too much slack. An engine that is difficult to control or has an erratic idle may indicate that there is not enough throttle cable slack.
How do you remove throttle cable from carburetor?
On single cable carbureted applications featuring round or oval slide carburetors, unscrew the top cap of the carburetor where the throttle cable enters the slide. Compress the return spring and carefully remove any necessary hardware securing the cable end to the slide.
How do you readjust the throttle cable on a Harley?
Bob demonstrates step-by-step the proper way to readjust the throttle cable on your Harley Softail or Dyna by first adjusting the pull open cable. Then he shows you how to remove and clean or replace the air-cleaning element, and finally how to install Harley’s newest model of their fuel-injected carburetor.
What should I do if my throttle cable is not returning?
If the throttle does not completely return the cable may be binding, incorrectly routed, frayed, or corroded, which warrants further investigation. With the bike OFF, twist the trottle open to the stop and let go.
On single cable carbureted applications featuring round or oval slide carburetors, unscrew the top cap of the carburetor where the throttle cable enters the slide. Compress the return spring and carefully remove any necessary hardware securing the cable end to the slide.
What should the tension be on the throttle cable?
The accelerator cable tension is usually set so that 2-3mm of free play is present in the throttle grip. Once the correct tension has been applied, the lock nuts should be snugged and any dust covers should be slid back over the adjusters.