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Hello board. My new Katana's throttle will not close when rotated. In fact the entire grip basically free spends. Would this be the throttle tupe and grip or just the grip needs replacing? Both grips are aftermarket so not sure if the 1st owner knew what he was doing when they were changed.
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Did you check the throttle cable? If it is bent or damaged the cable inside it won't return freely and you get a stuck throttle...Too old to dream, too young to reason...
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hmmmm, have to check that. How much involved in change it out?FROM WORK:
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Sounds like the cable is binding, frozen or kinked somewhere.
Time to look at how the cable was routed, if its being bent or kinked.98 GSX750F
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Replacing the cable is not that hard.
It's a pain in the ***, but you don't need any special tools or anything.Comment
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yes you do. With a hemostat that pita job wouldn't be such a pita.
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Agreed!Originally posted by arsenic View Postyes you do. With a hemostat that pita job wouldn't be such a pita.Currently Riding:
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I have the cables for sale cheaper than your dealer, and can have them on door step in short order if you need them (see my maintenance offers link in my signature).
Now, that said, I'm not sure that your cables need replacing -- they may simply be set too tight. With the bike off, steering pointing to the left, twist the throttle and release. Did you hear a distinctive click? Now turn the steering all the way to the right and repeat. Did you hear a distinctive click this time? Answer these and I'll guide you onward.
Cheers,
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Somethng similar happened to my brothers, I was riding and it kept revving really high. We thought it might be the carbs or sumthing but it ended up that the spring in the throttle needed fixed i believe.'Not accidents! Crashes. Almost every crash can be prevented by avoiding distractions while driving.'Comment
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I will check this evening, thanks.
Originally posted by The CyberPoet View PostI have the cables for sale cheaper than your dealer, and can have them on door step in short order if you need them (see my maintenance offers link in my signature).
Now, that said, I'm not sure that your cables need replacing -- they may simply be set too tight. With the bike off, steering pointing to the left, twist the throttle and release. Did you hear a distinctive click? Now turn the steering all the way to the right and repeat. Did you hear a distinctive click this time? Answer these and I'll guide you onward.
Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet
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CyberPoet's Katana Maintence and Upgrade Parts Offerings
The Best Metal Steel Aluminum Motorcycle Tire Valves in the World, plus lots of motorcycle & Katana (GSX600F / GSX750F) specific help files.FROM WORK:
"let's just say you are my favorite.I like a response back on the same day from work issues, not like a work husband who kind of heard a request and mentions it weeks later. just damn"Comment
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Still waiting to hear on this one...
Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet
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CyberPoet's Katana Maintence and Upgrade Parts Offerings
The Best Metal Steel Aluminum Motorcycle Tire Valves in the World, plus lots of motorcycle & Katana (GSX600F / GSX750F) specific help files.
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I know. Wife was sick yesterday so son and I came home and looked after her. Will check today though. Son as no homework on Wednesdays, woohoo.FROM WORK:
"let's just say you are my favorite.I like a response back on the same day from work issues, not like a work husband who kind of heard a request and mentions it weeks later. just damn"Comment
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No click from side to side. I did notice that when I twist the throttle the engine run/stop controls move as well.FROM WORK:
"let's just say you are my favorite.I like a response back on the same day from work issues, not like a work husband who kind of heard a request and mentions it weeks later. just damn"Comment
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The throttles are set way, way too tight if the controls move on rotation of the steering.
Instructions on how to set correctly here:
Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet
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CyberPoet's Katana Maintence and Upgrade Parts Offerings
The Best Metal Steel Aluminum Motorcycle Tire Valves in the World, plus lots of motorcycle & Katana (GSX600F / GSX750F) specific help files.
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