06-10-2010, 11:36 PM | #1 |
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Check throttle
When I took the throttle apart to install new handle bar I found this:
The left one is OEM. It was close to breaking when I found it. You could probably peal pack the grip a little to inspect. John |
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06-10-2010, 11:57 PM | #2 |
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Thank you for the warning, Red!
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06-11-2010, 08:16 AM | #3 |
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I wonder if the wear is cheap construction or simply lack of lube? I know my Lifan was practically dry from the factory.
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06-11-2010, 09:27 AM | #4 |
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Both, I think. It was dry but it is also very thin. The new one is not in there perfect as the return stop is different & leaves too much cable exposed so I still have a little work to do.
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06-11-2010, 09:43 AM | #5 |
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I don't think you're suppose to use lube there. Something about attracting dirt.
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06-11-2010, 01:03 PM | #6 |
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I always use lube under the throttle tube and around the housing that the tube rotates in. I use Maxima Chain Wax because it works, and because I'm using it on the cable as well.
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06-11-2010, 03:04 PM | #7 |
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graphite works pretty god in throttle cables and assemblies as well.
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06-12-2010, 12:27 AM | #8 |
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It looks thin to start with, I always add some lube to the tube 8O Not dirty I swear........ Looks like yOu got a honda part to replace it with.
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