How to replace the throttle cable?

MrAtom · January 26th, 2015, 10:12 PM

Haven't been posting much lately. Got another job, semester began, and my computer broke.

But, I did finally find some time to fix my broken throttle cable. I just can't seem to get it back on. I can't find any resources on this, either. The issue I'm having is that no matter how many times I try, the right control thing with all the cables and parts wont close up. Anyone else have this issue?

Also, I noticed my right handlebar wiggles a little. Any advice on that?

Thank you.

Alex · February 1st, 2015, 10:49 AM

Free bump for some more help...

Country Joe · February 7th, 2015, 08:20 AM

I found the same problem you are having when I disassembled the throttle housing. It helps greatly to enlist another pair of hands, give your assistant a small screwdriver or a piece of stiff wire to hold the cable in the groove inside the housing while you attempt to put it back together. Just try to be patient, it really is a pain in the rear to reassemble, it just takes a little time.

flitecontrol · February 7th, 2015, 08:43 AM

I tie a string where the cable attaches to the carb to the end of the old cable. When you pull the old cable out, you can use the string to pull the new cable into place and it is routed properly with no binding. I believe there is an Allen head bolt that tightens the handlebar to the bracket. Snug this up if the bar is loose. Using some blue threadlocker will help ensure it doesn't come loose again.

Motofool · February 7th, 2015, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

........... I can't find any resources on this, either. ............

Also, I noticed my right handlebar wiggles a little. Any advice on that?

Check this out:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Throttl...is/re-assembly

Like the base of the handlebar is loose respect to the triple?

MrAtom · February 8th, 2015, 04:24 PM

I got it figured out and forgot to update. Sorry haha. And, yeah, @Motofool, just like that.

Motofool · February 9th, 2015, 08:15 PM

January 26th, 2015, 10:12 PM	#1
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	How to replace the throttle cable? Haven't been posting much lately. Got another job, semester began, and my computer broke. But, I did finally find some time to fix my broken throttle cable. I just can't seem to get it back on. I can't find any resources on this, either. The issue I'm having is that no matter how many times I try, the right control thing with all the cables and parts wont close up. Anyone else have this issue? Also, I noticed my right handlebar wiggles a little. Any advice on that? Thank you.

February 1st, 2015, 10:49 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Free bump for some more help... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 7th, 2015, 08:20 AM	#3
Country Joe Grouchy Old Squid Name: Joe Location: Clinton, Ar. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 1993 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS, 1990 Yamaha FJ 1200, 2014 Can Am Spyder RT-S Posts: 37	I found the same problem you are having when I disassembled the throttle housing. It helps greatly to enlist another pair of hands, give your assistant a small screwdriver or a piece of stiff wire to hold the cable in the groove inside the housing while you attempt to put it back together. Just try to be patient, it really is a pain in the rear to reassemble, it just takes a little time.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

February 7th, 2015, 08:43 AM	#4
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	I tie a string where the cable attaches to the carb to the end of the old cable. When you pull the old cable out, you can use the string to pull the new cable into place and it is routed properly with no binding. I believe there is an Allen head bolt that tightens the handlebar to the bracket. Snug this up if the bar is loose. Using some blue threadlocker will help ensure it doesn't come loose again. __________________________________________________ Profanity is the weapon of the witless.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

February 9th, 2015, 08:15 PM	#7
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	__________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

February 8th, 2015, 04:24 PM	#6
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I got it figured out and forgot to update. Sorry haha. And, yeah, @Motofool, just like that.

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