Check throttle

HotelRed · 06-10-2010, 11:36 PM

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

SpudRider · 06-10-2010, 11:57 PM

Thank you for the warning, Red!

Spud

frostbite · 06-11-2010, 08:16 AM

I wonder if the wear is cheap construction or simply lack of lube? I know my Lifan was practically dry from the factory.

HotelRed · 06-11-2010, 09:27 AM

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.

Dragon · 06-11-2010, 09:43 AM

I don't think you're suppose to use lube there. Something about attracting dirt.

Weldangrind · 06-11-2010, 01:03 PM

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.

davidsonsgccc · 06-11-2010, 03:04 PM

graphite works pretty god in throttle cables and assemblies as well.

AZ200cc · 06-12-2010, 12:27 AM

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.

06-10-2010, 11:36 PM	#1
HotelRed Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Payson, AZ Posts: 53	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
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you for the warning, Red! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-11-2010, 08:16 AM	#3
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I wonder if the wear is cheap construction or simply lack of lube? I know my Lifan was practically dry from the factory. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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06-11-2010, 09:43 AM	#5
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I don't think you're suppose to use lube there. Something about attracting dirt. __________________ Chinabikeless
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06-11-2010, 01:03 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-11-2010, 09:27 AM	#4
HotelRed Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Payson, AZ Posts: 53	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, 03:04 PM	#7
davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	graphite works pretty god in throttle cables and assemblies as well. __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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06-12-2010, 12:27 AM	#8
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	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. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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