What is throttle adjustment?
Throttle Free Play Adjustment This adjustment will allow a smoother feed in of the throttle. Most manufacturers recommend 2-3mm of free play. To check the free play, roll the throttle forward until it stops and then gently open it until you feel tension on the cable.
How to adjust your motorcycle throttle cable MC garage?
Please try again later. Setting your motorcycle throttle free play is one of those really simple adjustments that can make your bike feel more responsive and make it easier to ride smoothly. In this video from the MC Garage, Ari walks you through the process of checking and adjusting your throttle slack. Don’t worry, it’s easy!
How do you adjust the throttle cable on an outboard?
Step 1 Loosen the throttle cable adjuster jam-nut with the wrenches. Push the control lever forward to the “Forward idle” position. Pull the control lever back, through neutral, into the reverse idle position. Push the throttle to the “Full forward” position. Adjust the gearbox control cable. Push the control to the “Forward idle” position.
When do you need to adjust the throttle valve cable?
The throttle valve cable is used to control the line pressure, downshifting and the feel of the shifting. When the throttle valve cable is out of specification, the transmission can shift early, shift late or not shift at all. Before the throttle valve cable can be adjusted, the transmission must be in good working order.
What to do if your throttle cable snaps?
If it does not snap back, adjust the throttle cable a little bit more until it successfully snaps. Because they are necessary to safely ride your motorcycle, replace your cables immediately if one is broken or needs to be repaired.
How do you adjust the throttle cable?
Pull the throttle cable to its attachment point on the throttle. Adjust the cable by moving it until it lines up exactly with the attachment point.
How to check and adjust the throttle?
- Check Your Initial Throttle Cable Slack. Measure the initial free play of your throttle.
- Find Your Adjusters. Find your adjuster on your throttle cable or look by your carb or throttle body.
- Make Small Changes At The Barrel Adjuster. Smaller changes can be made at the barrel adjuster on your throttle cable.
- Check If Your Cable Is Kinked Or Pinched.
How does your motorcycle throttle cable work?
Motorcycle throttle cables consist of two steel cables that run from the grip of the throttle to the engine, to open and close the carburetor. Drivers use these two cables, the front cable and the idle-hand throttle cable, to accelerate the bike, just like a pedal is used to accelerate a car.
What is a transmission throttle valve cable?
The throttle valve cable is a key component of a transmission system. The throttle valve cable is responsible for maintaining proper shift feel, controlling line pressure, and both partial and full throttle downshifts. The throttle valve cable is connected to the throttle lever, and is responsible for controlling it.