x31 Throttle tube problems, updated!

astortts · 03-17-2011, 07:39 PM

I figured out my throttle problems. It was a combination of a couple things.

1. The throttle tube was out of round.
2. There was too much paint on the aftermarket handle bars I purchased, so I sanded some of that off.
3. The plastic part of the throttle tube that holds the cable was dragging on the throttle cable housing.
4. There was a gigantic burr on the inside of the throttle cable housing also causing the tube to drag.
5. Cable was also kinked.

Fixed all of this stuff, so now even without a cable it functions oh soo smooth.

FastDoc · 03-17-2011, 07:52 PM

Great news, eh?

Thanks for the feedback. that will help the next guy.

Weldangrind · 03-17-2011, 09:36 PM

Sounds like a perfect storm. Glad you figured it out.

If you haven't already, I recommend that you lube the cable and put some lube on the handlebar to prevent rust. Grease is too sticky, so I use clear silicone spray. Jig-a-Loo is a decent product, and you can find it at Crappy Tire or Rona.

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astortts Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 27	x31 Throttle tube problems, updated! I figured out my throttle problems. It was a combination of a couple things. 1. The throttle tube was out of round. 2. There was too much paint on the aftermarket handle bars I purchased, so I sanded some of that off. 3. The plastic part of the throttle tube that holds the cable was dragging on the throttle cable housing. 4. There was a gigantic burr on the inside of the throttle cable housing also causing the tube to drag. 5. Cable was also kinked. Fixed all of this stuff, so now even without a cable it functions oh soo smooth.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Great news, eh? Thanks for the feedback. that will help the next guy. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-17-2011, 09:36 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Sounds like a perfect storm. Glad you figured it out. If you haven't already, I recommend that you lube the cable and put some lube on the handlebar to prevent rust. Grease is too sticky, so I use clear silicone spray. Jig-a-Loo is a decent product, and you can find it at Crappy Tire or Rona. __________________ 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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