# Throttle cable

> A throttle cable transmits the twist grip's movement to the carburettor slide or throttle butterfly.

- **Also known as:** Gaz kablosu, Throttle cable, Gaz kolu teli
- **Turkish term:** Gaz teli
- **Category:** [Throttle Cables](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/category/throttle-cables)
- **Page:** https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/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.

## Related terms

- [Throttle body](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/throttle-body): The throttle body controls how much air enters a fuel-injected engine using a butterfly valve linked to the twist grip.
- [Carburettor](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/carburettor): A carburettor is the mechanical fuel system component that mixes petrol into the incoming air in the correct proportion.
- [Clutch cable](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/clutch-cable): A clutch cable is the sheathed steel cable that links the clutch lever to the clutch release mechanism on the engine.

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