Throttle return speed at grip - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

ChromeX · 08-08-2008, 08:08 AM

How snappy is your throttle return?
Mine is slow almost to the point of being it's own throttle lock.
I've taken it apart, started lubricating everything and still is very slow.
Have not taken the tank off to check yet.
Thanks,
Ed

bcityroller · 08-08-2008, 08:53 AM

Mine is normal "snappy" - I'd keep doing your troubleshooting as something sounds wrong.

**FZ6inNH** · 08-08-2008, 08:58 AM

You probably need to lube the cable. Do you ride a lot in dusty or rainy situations? Get a good cable lubricant which is typically a dry graphite based. Oily lubes will simply attract dirt and gum up quicker.

ChromeX · 08-08-2008, 09:27 AM

Ok, sounds like more investigation...
No, not in the rain.
Thanks,
Ed

Fred · 08-08-2008, 09:59 AM

The cables either need lubrication, or are too tight, or are misrouted.

Or it's a problem with the right hand grip or the throttle bodies themselves.

DefyInertia · 08-08-2008, 10:17 AM

Do you have bar-end mirrors on anything putting resistance on the grip itself?

ChromeX · 08-08-2008, 04:13 PM

I have grip puppies... hmmm good point. Maybe I'll screw the bar end off an see what happens...
Thanks - may be right in front of my face an I didn't see it!

jerdman89 · 08-08-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChromeX

I have grip puppies... hmmm good point. Maybe I'll screw the bar end off an see what happens...
Thanks - may be right in front of my face an I didn't see it!

I just put new gel grips on my tonight and had to trim the throttle side one with my pocket knife because the throttle would stick or barely twist back

abraxas · 08-11-2008, 01:08 AM

*hijack on*
Someone mentioned about lubing the cable, i did my clutch cable last night, been sticky for a while. Used engine oil, dripped it into the cable ... much better today.
But what is best for lubing inside cables?
*hijack off*

VEGASRIDER · 08-11-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Do you have bar-end mirrors on anything putting resistance on the grip itself?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChromeX

I have grip puppies... hmmm good point. Maybe I'll screw the bar end off an see what happens...
Thanks - may be right in front of my face an I didn't see it!

I recently placed some grip puppies on myself. I too had to cut about a half inch off the ends so that it would stay clear from the bar ends. Had to do the samething when I changed out my grips too.

After cutting the grip puppies, you may want to get some 100 grit sand paper and sand down the cut portion and round it down nice and smooth.

08-08-2008, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChromeX Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Bike: 06 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 14 Member #3387	Throttle return speed at grip How snappy is your throttle return? Mine is slow almost to the point of being it's own throttle lock. I've taken it apart, started lubricating everything and still is very slow. Have not taken the tank off to check yet. Thanks, Ed

08-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
bcityroller Street-tard Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA - North Shore Bike: 2004 FZ6 - Silver Posts: 321 Rep Power: 9 Member #186	Re: Throttle return speed at grip Mine is normal "snappy" - I'd keep doing your troubleshooting as something sounds wrong. __________________ 2004 FZ6 - Laser Quad Exhaust- FAZR6 FE - Yamaha Un-Comfort Seat - Laminar Lip - Garmin 2610 GPS - bd43 Dual Headlight Mod - Shad Topmaster and Givi E450 Top Case -

08-08-2008, 08:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,959 Rep Power: 49 Member #18	Re: Throttle return speed at grip You probably need to lube the cable. Do you ride a lot in dusty or rainy situations? Get a good cable lubricant which is typically a dry graphite based. Oily lubes will simply attract dirt and gum up quicker. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

08-08-2008, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChromeX Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Bike: 06 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 14 Member #3387	Re: Throttle return speed at grip Ok, sounds like more investigation... No, not in the rain. Thanks, Ed

08-08-2008, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: 92 K75 Turbo, 07 Yamaha FZ6, Custom chopper (Pocketbike rear end, K75 front end.) Posts: 843 Rep Power: 25 Member #872	Re: Throttle return speed at grip The cables either need lubrication, or are too tight, or are misrouted. Or it's a problem with the right hand grip or the throttle bodies themselves. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.)

08-08-2008, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,912 Rep Power: 54 Member #419	Re: Throttle return speed at grip Do you have bar-end mirrors on anything putting resistance on the grip itself? __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

08-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChromeX Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Bike: 06 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 14 Member #3387	Re: Throttle return speed at grip I have grip puppies... hmmm good point. Maybe I'll screw the bar end off an see what happens... Thanks - may be right in front of my face an I didn't see it!

08-11-2008, 01:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
abraxas Biker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Africa Bike: Yamaha FZ 6 Fazer Posts: 130 Rep Power: 6 Member #706	Re: Throttle return speed at grip hijack on Someone mentioned about lubing the cable, i did my clutch cable last night, been sticky for a while. Used engine oil, dripped it into the cable ... much better today. But what is best for lubing inside cables? hijack off __________________ Ride the lightning .....

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