Quick Answer: How To Adjust Throttle Cable On Motorcycle?

How do I increase the throttle response on my motorcycle?

One way to improve throttle response of the engine is to drive at lower gears i.e. 4th usually. Although it may not be possible to always drive on the extreme gears but try to do it often because it is one of the simplest ways to improving engine’s throttle.

How tight should throttle cable be?

the bracket on the intake manifold the throttle cable should have 2 nuts that you can turn or loosen to adjust the tension. About 10mm of slack in the cable is recomended by Honda. It’s always nice to be able to narrow down a problem and repair it for cheap.

Why does my motorcycle not accelerate?

A clogged air filter may not allow a sufficient amount of air into the combustion chamber, making the air/fuel mixture overly rich and causing poor acceleration. Bad gas will cause your engine to run erratically. Gas can go stale in as few as 30 days, especially gasoline mixed with ethanol as it is in many areas.

Why is my motorcycle losing power when accelerating?

You may have excess slack on the throttle cable where it is connected to the carburetor. This in turn will lessen it’s ability to open the butterfly valve because it’s not giving it a full pull. You will have an uneven air and fuel mix which will cause your motorcycle to lose power when accelerating.

Why does my motorcycle die when I throttle it?

Rich bikes are getting too much gas, so they idle high but lose power when given initial throttle because they can’t burn all the gas. A key clue is that the issue gets better as the bike warms up. Extremely lean motors can also stall out completely when given some light throttle.

Do throttle cables stretch?

Sometimes a cable can become stretched over time, which will not only delay the response of the throttle, but can also leave the cable more susceptible to breaking. Delayed response may also be indicative of the need to have the cable slack adjusted.

Why does my bike have two throttle cables?

A push/pull throttle cable is an upgrade to the old standard single throttle cable linkage. The second cable pulls the carb closed so it isn’t stuck wide open. On a road race bike at 165mph+ approaching a tight turn with little run off area, riders want that peace of mind that if they close the gas, it will close.

Are throttle and idle cables the same?

Yes, the throttle (pull-open) cable is different from the idle (pull-close) cable. When measuring cables, measure the cable housing length. and be sure that you get the bend on the cable end that goes into the housing on the handlebars.

Are throttle cables universal?

In today’s modern vehicles, throttle cables are obsolete with the widespread use of drive-by-wire throttle pedal assemblies. Our universal throttle cable offerings fit most any application or engine type and mounting location.