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Post by photoman1963 on Jul 9, 2012 21:47:19 GMT 1
Ive just changed handlebars and the throttle is quite stiff and Does not return back
Fluidly any advice how to freed it up!?
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Post by marsbar350 on Jul 9, 2012 21:52:08 GMT 1
try oiling the cable.make sure the nipple has located properly in the throttle twist grip  |
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Post by 47x on Jul 9, 2012 21:56:15 GMT 1
make sure the handlebar is spotless where the twistgrip goes,lighly oil it as well...p.s.dont u read your messages?  .sent you 2  |
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Post by peterlc2 on Jul 9, 2012 22:10:37 GMT 1
Bar end too tight  |
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iainw
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Post by iainw on Jul 9, 2012 22:21:27 GMT 1
Is it painted black? Take it down to the bare metal.
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Post by ducatidave on Jul 9, 2012 23:01:17 GMT 1
Is it painted black? Take it down to the bare metal. Yes that will b it happend 2 me : ) |
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Post by ducatidave on Jul 9, 2012 23:02:29 GMT 1
Use sharp blade u b ther allday with sandpaper
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Post by Norbo on Jul 10, 2012 6:27:18 GMT 1
All new bars are powdercoated and right to the end so most need the paint removing at the throttle end so the twist grip moves freeley
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Post by robsypvs on Jul 10, 2012 16:26:35 GMT 1
Never had to do that with my Renthalls as they are anodised!
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phil38
Thrash Merchant
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Post by phil38 on Jul 10, 2012 19:16:28 GMT 1
Check the bar grip is not rubbing on he bar end. I did all the other things first then realised this was the cause on mine! |
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iainw
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Post by iainw on Jul 10, 2012 20:02:56 GMT 1
Use sharp blade u b ther allday with sandpaper Tear a long strip and wrap it round, pull up and down very quickly. It only takes a few minutes. ;D |
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