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Offline Boggieman

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Stiff Throttle
« 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
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2012, 06:05:16 PM »
probably just old and knackered then, like me
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Offline Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)

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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2012, 08:15:55 PM »
Bryanj.
Made me laugh are you as old as me?
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2012, 08:05:23 AM »
Sorry boys i beat him by a couple of years!!!
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Offline Boggieman

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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2012, 04:18:38 PM »
Glad to help, when you get this old mostly all you get is laughter!
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2012, 11:43:48 AM »
At this age you'll find most things become stiff. :)
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2012, 12:44:42 PM »
Lester,
Not all things !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Giggle though
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2012, 04:22:30 PM »
Bitsa, thats what the 36 year old wife is for!!
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Re: Stiff Throttle
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2012, 05:17:25 PM »
Bryanj
I am ever hopefull of finding one.
Good thing you can still get best bitter.
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