South 24 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Since I got the bike I've never found the throttle action that good, especially in traffic. Often seemed like you had to turn it closed rather than rather than rely on the return spring. Noticed this morning that where the cables (metal guides) leave the twistgrip they didn't look to be at a natural angle. Released the locknuts, twisted the throttle a few times to let the guides line up themselves. Tightened the locknuts & hey presto the throttle action is much better, seems lighter & closes properly. Of out now to try it in the real world. 2 Link to post
Guest Southerner Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Don't mess about with it too much Les - it's a new bike and under warranty, so let the dealer sort it out. Link to post
South 24 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 MUCH BETTER! Well worth a 30 second twiddle. Link to post
Guest robson Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I found the throttle control quite good, but it's something to practice for a while especially with new bike as it;s important part of riding skills. Link to post
South 24 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Don't mess about with it too much Les - it's a new bike and under warranty, so let the dealer sort it out. Anything major I would, but I'm not riding 50 miles each way for a simple little adjustment. I found the throttle control quite good, So do I now. Link to post
bikerbampi 542 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Well done South, one to remember. Link to post
Guest Peterpoddy Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Don't mess about with it too much Les - it's a new bike and under warranty, so let the dealer sort it out. But why bother going back to the dealer for something you can fix yourself in one minute? Link to post
Guest Southerner Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 But why bother going back to the dealer for something you can fix yourself in one minute? Yes, if that's the case. I was merely saying that if there's any doubt, take it back. Last thing you need is a dealer saying you've made it worse and therefore invalidated any potential warranty claim. Link to post
DB1965 224 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well while we were out riding Saturday i started to notice throttle was not returning at all unless i physically turned it back , i meant to ring dealer first thing Monday morning,however after a long days ride and now down with the flu and off work, i rang the dealer today they told me not to ride the bike and call out Honda asst ie the AA to collect the bike and bring into them (Dobles) ,the AA turned up within 20 minutes, (i was impressed ) and what was happening as the chap from the AA was a mechanic was that the Honda heated grips which i had turned on for the first time on Saturday whilst out, had caused the hand grips to slid against the bar end weights that caused the throttle to hold / stick against the bar ends after a minute of aggressive pushing on this grip to slide it back to where it should be only about 3/5mm the throttle functions perfectly this is something to look out for in future if the throttle is not returning on its own and if you have heated grips fitted, this could be one way to another item to add to the list of checks to resolve an throttle return issue other than the cable. all info helps going to have to keep my eye on this one when using the heated grips. Cheers David Link to post
michael 324 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 good bit of information to keep inside the helmet. A little adjustment now and then constitutes the route to a comfortable motorcycle! Link to post
Tex 36,817 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Three cheers for the valiant AA man! (After all, he's paying my pension.. . ) 1 Link to post
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