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Jul 3, 2017 | 06:04 PM

sb66

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Burning Brakes

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throttle Q

hey everyone

the last couple times out I noticed the throttle seems to be sticking open a little - usually a blip of the gas pedal remedies the issue but I wondered if there was a preferred cleaner or lube that could be used to get rid of this?

any thoughts?

thanks

Sean

Jul 4, 2017 | 03:13 AM

aklim

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Depends on whether it is the cable or the actual TB. IF it is the TB, I'd get a new unit and be done with it. If it is the cable, get a new cable.

Jul 4, 2017 | 06:50 AM

ls777z

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throttle

Try some WD40 on the throttle linkage. It's cheaper and faster than replacing stuff.

Jul 4, 2017 | 12:36 PM

sb66

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Burning Brakes

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thanks - yes I think I have already hit or surpassed this years budget - unless something changes - I also read about a dry ptfe lube for cables - have you heard anything about that?

Jul 5, 2017 | 03:17 AM

Cliff Harris

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Motorcycle shops sell lubricant for cables.

Jul 5, 2017 | 07:10 AM

sb66

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Burning Brakes

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thanks, I have some cable lube for motorcycle cables - I don't know why I didn't think of that -

thanks

Sean

Jul 5, 2017 | 05:39 PM

gerardvg

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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Hi

Don't forget to check the cruise control cable, I had a frayed cable that was preventing the throttle body returning fully.
Don't forget to check the cable shield is secure to the cruise control, found mine would pop out at times on stomping the pedal hard and not pop back into the recess. Just had to crimp it to hold the cable outer sheath in place, another problem solved.

Is a good idea to remove the retaining clip and move each cable from throttle body and feel for any resistance.