Throttle cable

Many models have two cables, one to open and one to close the throttle. Leave the small amount of free play at the twist grip given in the manual.

• Safety check: with the engine idling, turning the bars fully left and right must not change the revs; if it does, the cable is routed wrongly or too tight.
• A heavy twist grip or a slow-closing throttle means the cable needs lubricating or replacing.
• Replace the cable immediately if strands are broken at the ends.