The following sections included on this page, are for maintenance on the Throttle Grip;

[1] - CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP OPERATION
[2] - LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE GRIP HOUSING AND CABLE
[1] - CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP OPERATION
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1. Check:
    • Throttle cables

    If Damaged/Ddeteriorated -> Replace.

    • Throttle cable installation

    If Incorrect -> Reinstall the throttle cables.

2. Check:
    • Throttle grip movement

    If there is rough movement -> Lubricate or replace the defective part(s).
Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
With the engine stopped, turn the throttle grip slowly and release it. Make sure that the throttle grip turns smoothly and returns properly when released.

Repeat this check with the handlebar turned all the way to the left and right.

3. Measure:
    • Throttle grip free play "a"

    If Out of specification -> Adjust.
Throttle grip free play
4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in)
4. Remove:
    • Fuel tank

5. Adjust:
    • Throttle grip free play
Prior to adjusting the throttle grip free play, throttle body synchronization should be adjusted properly.

Throttle body side

a. Loosen the locknut " 1 " on the accelerator cable.

b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b" until the specified throttle grip free play is obtained.

Direction "a"
Throttle grip free play is increased.

Direction "b"
Throttle grip free play is decreased.

c. Tighten the locknut.

If the specified throttle grip free play cannot be obtained on the throttle body side of the cable, use the adjusting nut on the handlebar side.

Handlebar side

a. Loosen the locknut " 1 " .

b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b" until the specified throttle grip free play is obtained.

Direction "a"
Throttle grip free play is increased.

Direction "b"
Throttle grip free play is decreased.

c. Tighten the locknut.
6. Install:
• Fuel tank
[2] - LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE GRIP HOUSING AND CABLE
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Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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