Why is my throttle tube sticking?
A sticky throttle could be caused by worn cables, lack of lubrication in the cables or the cable getting bound up somewhere in the mechanism. Or it can be caused by an issue with the carburetor or EFI. If the screws in the throttle housing are too tight it could cause the cable to stick.
How do you set the torque on a torque wrench?
Tighten the release at the bottom; this locks your torque wrench at the correct setting. Put the torque wrench in place to make your adjustment. Turn the wrench until you hear two clicks, this means that you’ve reached the correct level of torque.
What do you mean by a torque stick?
It is a wrench that can read resistance, ie torque, or skip once the torque usually foot pounds is reached. In essence torque is the amount of turning pressure suggested for a particular bolt. Torque is also used to describe the tightening pattern, say on lug bolts, head bolts or valve covers. BadaBing2010 July 5, 2016, 11:15pm #4
What do you need to fix sticky throttle on dirt bike?
If you’ve ever wondered how to fix a sticky throttle on a a dirt bike, this is surprisingly easy. All you need are some shop towels, a Scotch-Brite Pad, a light grease ( WD-40 works), and a few wrenches. A good torque wrench is recommend in the owner’s manual for a few of the bolts, but honestly, probably not necessary.
When did Conrad Bahr invent the torque wrench?
The tool was invented back in 1918 by Conrad Bahr while he was working for the New York City Water Department. He designed the tool to prevent bolts from being overtightened on the water main and steam pipes while they were underground. The torque wrench is used when it’s important that screws and bolts are good and tight.
Tighten the release at the bottom; this locks your torque wrench at the correct setting. Put the torque wrench in place to make your adjustment. Turn the wrench until you hear two clicks, this means that you’ve reached the correct level of torque.
Why do you need a torque wrench for lug nuts?
When precision is key, a torque wrench allows you to tighten fasteners to exact specifications. An accurately used and properly calibrated torque wrench can help prevent damage and expensive repairs caused by overtightening lug nuts and bolts.
What does the green light on a torque wrench mean?
On many digital wrenches, a light or buzzer will go off when you need to stop applying torque. Check your reading. Most digital wrenches will utilize a green light to tell you that the proper torque level has been reached. A red light will indicate if the torque isn’t within the right torque level.
What can you do with a torque stick?
Torque sticks are the perfect tools for people who seek a do-it-yourself adventure but run the risk of over-tightening the nuts. The torque sticks, combined with torque wrenches are the perfect tools any amateur or professional mechanic would need.