Sticky throttle

[Aaron-71]

So my throttle return cable keeps sticking upon returning to the original position. The culprit for the sticky-ness is certainly the throttle housing, but I don't know why...

I've assembled and reassembled the housing about 5 times now, but nothing seems to make it return like it should be. The return cable reaches about the 75% point, sticks, and then requires a very slight twist to get it to snap the rest of the way (which it will do on its own).

The throttle cables are OEM, and 100% brand new, so the cables themselves aren't the issue.

Anyone ever have problems with this or know of the proper fix?

[92xjunker]

Most likely need to clean and lube the cable.

[Aaron-71]

Most likely need to clean and lube the cable.

Lubing the cable is duly noted.

What's the fix for the cable catching on the return sheathing (metal tube) that sits inside the housing? That's where my problem is.

The return side of the cable catches the lip of the sheathing, hits the top of the housing in an arcing motion and rubs/scrapes against the sheathing on its way down.

[92xjunker]

Your problem may not be the return cable, as the post control acts like a see-saw, improperly adjusted cables also will cause hanging because the cable will slack in the control.

[Aaron-71]

Your problem may not be the return cable, as the post control acts like a see-saw, improperly adjusted cables also will cause hanging because the cable will slack in the control.

Also duly noted.

I will throw the carbs back on the Kat tonight, adjust the cables properly, sync, and be done with it.

I had the carbs off while fiddling with the throttle... need Kelly Forceps.