Throttle doesn't "snap back"

AGFE0914 · April 13th, 2013, 01:07 PM

Hello people,

My throttle doesn't go back if I let it go. Excuse my poor terminology. Anybody else have this problem?

I am having trouble using the search engine on my iPod right now(left iPad at work) so if anyone has a thread that already discusses this can u lead me there?

Also, is this dangerous?

Thanks,

Anju

mgentz · April 13th, 2013, 01:50 PM

Dangerous yes.

Causes:

Rusty/dirty cables
Binding
Weak spring

AGFE0914 · April 13th, 2013, 01:52 PM

Fixable?

Joshorilla · April 13th, 2013, 02:04 PM

You probably need a new return spring, or it may have come loose. Take it to a garage, they will fix it and it shouldn't be expensive.

choneofakind · April 13th, 2013, 02:26 PM

Clean/lube the cable. If that doesn't work, replace the cable. If that still doesn't work, replace the return spring.

I'm betting it will be fine once you clean/lube the cable. If you notice any damage to the cable while you're cleaning/lubing it, replace it.

AGFE0914 · April 13th, 2013, 03:03 PM

Thanks bikes in shop til mon-Tuesday ill be sure they fix this

CC Cowboy · April 13th, 2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGFE0914

Thanks bikes in shop til mon-Tuesday ill be sure they fix this

Better make sure you tell them.

Trailerboy531 · April 13th, 2013, 06:59 PM

It could also be as simple as the grip touching the bar end. Try peeling back the outside edge of it (at the end of the handlebar) and twisting and releasing.

LittleRedNinjette · April 13th, 2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

It could also be as simple as the grip touching the bar end. Try peeling back the outside edge of it (at the end of the handlebar) and twisting and releasing.

I had that problem when i put my grips on. Did just that and it was all better. Hopefully its something that simple for you!

AGFE0914 · April 13th, 2013, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Better make sure you tell them.

Calling them as soon as they open

On another note they got my bike to start without cleaning carbs so no charge there. Just new tires, oil change and now throttle.

AGFE0914 · April 13th, 2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

It could also be as simple as the grip touching the bar end. Try peeling back the outside edge of it (at the end of the handlebar) and twisting and releasing.

Bike is at shop but can you clarify what you mean? I was playing with the throttle today and it was sticky last year but now, I liter equally have to bring the throttle back up it won't on its own, last year it did just at a very slow motion speed.

AGFE0914 · April 13th, 2013, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

I had that problem when i put my grips on. Did just that and it was all better. Hopefully its something that simple for you!

The people at the shop who have my bike will let me know if this is the case

I'll keep u all posted (not that anyone cares lol)

Trailerboy531 · April 13th, 2013, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGFE0914

Bike is at shop but can you clarify what you mean? I was playing with the throttle today and it was sticky last year but now, I liter equally have to bring the throttle back up it won't on its own, last year it did just at a very slow motion speed.

Not sure why your bike is in for oil change.... they overcharge for something you can do on your own very easily. As for what I mean uh... The edge of the grip sometimes goes off of the edge of the throttle tube and hits the bar end which causes it to drag and slows the throttle return. If it's far enough off it can not return all together. If you roll the edge of the grip inward so that you can see the throttle tube and then twist it and let go it may return. If it does you just have to reposition your grip or trim the edge or something.

chsonnu · April 13th, 2013, 11:31 PM

You could open up the throttle housing to see if the pull and push cables are where they're supposed to be. It's just two screws to open up the housing.

CC Cowboy · April 14th, 2013, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGFE0914

Hello people,

My throttle doesn't go back if I let it go. Excuse my poor terminology. Anybody else have this problem?

I am having trouble using the search engine on my iPod right now(left iPad at work) so if anyone has a thread that already discusses this can u lead me there?

Also, is this dangerous?

Thanks,

Anju

Are you sure you don't have the cruise control on?

AGFE0914 · April 15th, 2013, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

It could also be as simple as the grip touching the bar end. Try peeling back the outside edge of it (at the end of the handlebar) and twisting and releasing.

Hi Max,

You Were right about the throttle pealed it back and now I'm good, also didn't pay for oil change!!!

New tires and inspection done

Thanks much

Trailerboy531 · April 15th, 2013, 05:58 PM

glad it was simple!

AGFE0914 · April 15th, 2013, 06:08 PM

I got my baby back baby back baby back!

CC Cowboy · April 15th, 2013, 06:27 PM

What was the starting problem?

AGFE0914 · April 15th, 2013, 07:24 PM

Carbs got a good cleansing.

sLick415 · April 15th, 2013, 08:15 PM

My condolences to your fellow Bostonians..

AGFE0914 · April 15th, 2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sLick415

My condolences to your fellow Bostonians..

It's a very sad day for Boston.

April 13th, 2013, 01:07 PM	#1
AGFE0914 ninjette.org member Name: Anju Location: Boston Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 77	Throttle doesn't "snap back" Hello people, My throttle doesn't go back if I let it go. Excuse my poor terminology. Anybody else have this problem? I am having trouble using the search engine on my iPod right now(left iPad at work) so if anyone has a thread that already discusses this can u lead me there? Also, is this dangerous? Thanks, Anju

April 13th, 2013, 06:59 PM	#8
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	It could also be as simple as the grip touching the bar end. Try peeling back the outside edge of it (at the end of the handlebar) and twisting and releasing. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

April 15th, 2013, 05:58 PM	#17
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	glad it was simple! __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

April 15th, 2013, 06:27 PM	#19
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	What was the starting problem? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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April 13th, 2013, 01:50 PM	#2
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	Dangerous yes. Causes: Rusty/dirty cables Binding Weak spring

April 13th, 2013, 01:52 PM	#3
AGFE0914 ninjette.org member Name: Anju Location: Boston Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 77	Fixable?

April 13th, 2013, 02:04 PM	#4
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	You probably need a new return spring, or it may have come loose. Take it to a garage, they will fix it and it shouldn't be expensive.

April 13th, 2013, 02:26 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Clean/lube the cable. If that doesn't work, replace the cable. If that still doesn't work, replace the return spring. I'm betting it will be fine once you clean/lube the cable. If you notice any damage to the cable while you're cleaning/lubing it, replace it.

April 13th, 2013, 03:03 PM	#6
AGFE0914 ninjette.org member Name: Anju Location: Boston Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 77	Thanks bikes in shop til mon-Tuesday ill be sure they fix this

April 13th, 2013, 11:31 PM	#14
chsonnu ninjette.org member Name: ccs Location: Boston Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2001 Suzuki GS500 Posts: 17	You could open up the throttle housing to see if the pull and push cables are where they're supposed to be. It's just two screws to open up the housing.

April 15th, 2013, 06:08 PM	#18
AGFE0914 ninjette.org member Name: Anju Location: Boston Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 77	I got my baby back baby back baby back!

April 15th, 2013, 07:24 PM	#20
AGFE0914 ninjette.org member Name: Anju Location: Boston Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 77	Carbs got a good cleansing.

April 15th, 2013, 08:15 PM	#21
sLick415 ninjette.org guru Name: Danny Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 263	My condolences to your fellow Bostonians..