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Title: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Boggieman on October 01, 2012, 03:43:40 PM

Hi All,
The throttle on my 400/4 is really stiff. Just wondered if this was a known issue as they get older.
The twistgrip itself is not the issue, it's a new one, and the cable has a non-restricted route. It seems to be the spring on the top of the carb's, can these be lubed, or changed if necc'?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Ian

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: mick on October 01, 2012, 04:12:28 PM

Hi I an you could try a bit of wd40 or similar on the carb linkages might help get things moving freely again  ;) cheers Mick.

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bryanj on October 01, 2012, 04:21:14 PM

If the cable has been "oiled" that could be your problem as Honda cables are lined and they swell and stick with lube

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Boggieman on October 02, 2012, 09:32:46 AM

Hi uys
Thanks for that.
The cable has not been oiled, it is as is when it was new (if that makes sense).
Ian

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bryanj on October 02, 2012, 06:05:16 PM

probably just old and knackered then, like me

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 02, 2012, 08:15:55 PM

Bryanj.
Made me laugh are you as old as me?
Cheers
Bitsa

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 02, 2012, 08:20:07 PM

Sorry about the last response(between old gits) as for stiff throttle disconnect the spring is all easy to operate?
If so you know what your problem is.If still stiff its the linkage corroded.
Cheers
Bitsa

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bryanj on October 03, 2012, 08:05:23 AM

Sorry boys i beat him by a couple of years!!!

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Boggieman on October 03, 2012, 08:21:32 AM

Thanks for the replies, made me chuckle.
I'll have a rummage round with the spring assembly over the weekend to see how if there is anything that can be done.
Ta again
Ian

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bryanj on October 03, 2012, 04:18:38 PM

Glad to help, when you get this old mostly all you get is laughter!

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: LesterPiglet on October 04, 2012, 11:43:48 AM

At this age you'll find most things become stiff. :)

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 04, 2012, 12:44:42 PM

Lester,
Not all things !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Giggle though
Cheers
Bitsa

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bryanj on October 04, 2012, 04:22:30 PM

Bitsa, thats what the 36 year old wife is for!!

Title: Re: Stiff Throttle
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 04, 2012, 05:17:25 PM

Bryanj
I am ever hopefull of finding one.
Good thing you can still get best bitter.
Cheers
Bitsa