throttle physically sticks.

kohnerbownerr · 01-05-2012, 02:41 PM

My throttle has been on the sticky side since I got my 95 Kat, I put off fixing it until the winter.. The throttle grip will physically stick when twisted. I have attempted to lube the cable by spraying a significant amount of WD40 down one end and it didn't do anything to help. So I decided either WD40 wasn't the right lubricant or its sticking at the carbs? how should I go about tackling this.

p.s. every once in a while the throttle won't stick at all and will return to correct position like butter if it matters.

thanks

mykat · 01-05-2012, 03:01 PM

Perhaps the issue is not with the cable. I suggest you loosen the cable and check that the throttle plates on the carbs are snapping back into place, perhaps that's where you need lubrication.

Kreylyn · 01-05-2012, 04:25 PM

Yeah, I would narrow that down by removing the cable from the carbs and then checking how things work. If never an issue with the cable off the carbs, then you know to look at either the carbs or even the clamps might be in the way for the throttle. Sometimes it's that simple.

Krey

kohnerbownerr · 01-06-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreylyn

Yeah, I would narrow that down by removing the cable from the carbs and then checking how things work. If never an issue with the cable off the carbs, then you know to look at either the carbs or even the clamps might be in the way for the throttle. Sometimes it's that simple.

Krey

The clamps in the way of the throttle? not sure what clamps your mentioning?

Slofuze · 01-06-2012, 05:10 PM

Just curious.....but do you have the original grips?

mcssls · 01-06-2012, 05:23 PM

he means the clamps that hold your carbs to the intake boots, Hose clamps

kohnerbownerr · 01-06-2012, 05:38 PM

@ Slofuze

not sure, I'm assuming they aren't stock though

but I'll take a look at the clamps and other things suggested

mcssls · 01-06-2012, 05:43 PM

nope not stock

Slofuze · 01-06-2012, 07:25 PM

Def not stock....see if you can back them off a bit before you tear into anything.

kohnerbownerr · 01-11-2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slofuze

Def not stock....see if you can back them off a bit before you tear into anything.

When I remove the throttle cable the grip can twist with ease, so I'm eliminating the grips as a cause

01-05-2012, 02:41 PM	#1
kohnerbownerr Katrider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 157 iTrader: (0) My Garage eBay ID: Kohnerbownerr	throttle physically sticks. My throttle has been on the sticky side since I got my 95 Kat, I put off fixing it until the winter.. The throttle grip will physically stick when twisted. I have attempted to lube the cable by spraying a significant amount of WD40 down one end and it didn't do anything to help. So I decided either WD40 wasn't the right lubricant or its sticking at the carbs? how should I go about tackling this. p.s. every once in a while the throttle won't stick at all and will return to correct position like butter if it matters. thanks __________________ Sweet Lincoln's Mullet

01-05-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
Kreylyn Kat Master Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 12,490 iTrader: (23) My Garage eBay ID: Kreylyn	Yeah, I would narrow that down by removing the cable from the carbs and then checking how things work. If never an issue with the cable off the carbs, then you know to look at either the carbs or even the clamps might be in the way for the throttle. Sometimes it's that simple. Krey __________________ 93 750 Kat Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736 "I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"

01-06-2012, 05:10 PM	#5
Slofuze Kat King Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wallaceburg, Ontario Posts: 10,962 iTrader: (1) My Garage	Just curious.....but do you have the original grips? __________________ Life throws you curves......enjoy the ones you get when riding. ------------------------------------------ 89 GSX750F(sold....sob) 96 YZF 1000R

01-06-2012, 05:23 PM	#6
mcssls Kat Daddy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,338 iTrader: (1) My Garage	he means the clamps that hold your carbs to the intake boots, Hose clamps __________________

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01-05-2012, 03:01 PM	#2
mykat Tank Slapper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 305 iTrader: (0) My Garage	Perhaps the issue is not with the cable. I suggest you loosen the cable and check that the throttle plates on the carbs are snapping back into place, perhaps that's where you need lubrication.

01-06-2012, 05:38 PM	#7
kohnerbownerr Katrider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 157 iTrader: (0) My Garage eBay ID: Kohnerbownerr	@ Slofuze not sure, I'm assuming they aren't stock though but I'll take a look at the clamps and other things suggested

01-06-2012, 05:43 PM	#8
mcssls Kat Daddy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,338 iTrader: (1) My Garage	nope not stock

01-06-2012, 07:25 PM	#9
Slofuze Kat King Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wallaceburg, Ontario Posts: 10,962 iTrader: (1) My Garage	Def not stock....see if you can back them off a bit before you tear into anything.

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