How To Adjust Motorcycle Throttle Slack

How To Adjust Motorcycle Throttle Slack - Every bike that uses throttle cables needs periodic adjustment to take up the natural slack introduced by the metal wire cable stretching over so many miles of use. Too often I see people going straight under the tank to play with the coupling at the sensor or throttle bodies instead of using the proper adjustment turnbuckle. Make sure when you reset your cable slack you leave a mm or two at the extremes so you never have a turn induced throttle situation.

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[jasonfuller]

Got home at 630, watched your video and had the adjustment done by 645. Thanks so much for all of FJR videos. They have been a big help with my FJR.

[mickfitz]

Thank you good sir. I just picked up a 2020 BMW with some horrid slack in the throttle out the door brand new. Had to be half an inch slack fixed it quick with your video.

[rontobisch]

Very informative about the ride by wire, cheers

[MicMurphy]

Thanks you so much brother i just purchased. 2008 Yamaha FZ1 6k miles that sat in a garage for over 2 years the slack is crazy. I was wondering how because i have owned bikes in the past and they were all the same i was looking for conformation and i got it from you.GOD Bless you.

[Bob_Jones]

Thanks! I was trying to figure this out on my R1!

[FrederickJames]

Bryan, i took the slack out of the throttle cable on 2007 FJR1300AE and I can believe how much better my shifting is now.  Before I made the adjustment my transitions from braking to throttle entering a corner were more than a little jerky.  I put it down to the YCC (Yamaha Computerized Clutch).  I was so wrong.  Now those transitions are smooth as butter.  Thanks so much for your most informative videos.

[robertlumsden]

I noticed on my 2014 sportster the other day alot of slack. I need to look and see if i have that adjustment like you said. I sure hope so. cool. thanks

[imprezagm]

Gosh I knew I recognized this guy. Cigarobsession.

[martin]

I go off road sometimes and it’s horrible to have any slack in the throttle. Just wanted to confirm I was adjusting the right thing…thanks. A good way to check if u left yourself enough slack is to just put the bike in neutral and turn to the extremes. If it revs u obviously need to add more slack.

[RoentX]

Interesting; I been having issues with my throttle giving input when braking and I adjusted lever (still trying to find that sweet spot) and played it’s part of me crashing few days ago (too much brake too) but seeing this video, it makes sense now so I will have to go little more slack on throttle input (not huge amount though)

[nbasit]

EXACTLY what I needed to see because I've noticed the slack in my 2008 FJR throttle to be approaching levels where in corners I've got the throttle on my mind more than the corner. Will be making the adjustments this evening. As always - THANKS, BRYAN!

[pennsyltuckyden]

I wish someone would show a close up of what direction to turn the nuts

[justmeandmy]

I came looking for how to do the non-basic on the throttle body. There was far too much slack in my new heated grips/cables.

[RedMoonRising]

My turn buckle in the cable is super tight and I can’t rotate either way. Am I ok to spray WD40 on it to loosen the buckle up?

[MrMurphc]

I adjusted mine on my RSV4 yesterday.I had about .5mm so for me there wasn’t enough.This is dangerous also as during braking with the front lever there would be the possibility for the throttle grip to what you want when decelerating.

[anthonywilliams]

a bit late but, anyone know what brake and clutch levers they are?

[usernamemykel]

There are NO turnbuckles on my 2018 Honda Grom throttle cables, so how/where to remove excess throttle play?
Thank you!

[kellyj]

Interesting. I didn't know you could adjust that much. Being ride by wire.

[hubert]

Thanks again for another cool tutorial. What's the storm's aftermath in your area?

[stephenspiteri_zunkus]

My issue isn’t the slack as mine was ok from the start but the snappy return spring for the throttle cables. I feel the spring is too strong on the MT09 wondering if there is a softer replacement. It is tiresome to hold a constant throttle with such resistance from that spring. There are people on the FZ forum who drilled some holes on the spring stop to reduce the snap but I don’t think that that is the best solution. Have you got any views on that?