excessive throttle play
excessive throttle play
Hi Folks. Could somebody comment on what amount of play is normal in the throttle before it actually engages the cable? I have the rubber grip off and, holding the steel cylinder with my thumb and forefinger, I can jiggle the throttle back and forth about two or three millimeters. Is that normal or should there be no looseness? Perhaps there is a small plastic bushing that is missing. Jeff H.
1964-C77 305 Dream
2002 BMW R1150GS
2002 BMW R1150GS
Jeff - If it's only wigglin' 2-3mm you're doing pretty good! There's usually quite a bit of free-play in that setup. There's no plastic bushing - just what's shown in the parts manual. The piece that slides under the throttle tube does wear some, and they are readily available on ebay if you want to try and tighten it up a little. I wouldn't worry about it though as long as the throttle operates smoothly (they don't snap back like "normal" ones).
Chuck[/u]
Chuck[/u]
My throttle snaps back like a whip. Sharp and crisp.
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