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General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Running Problems => Topic started by: JPaganel on May 15, 2013, 11:11:40 AM

Title: Sticky throttle - I fixed it
Post by: JPaganel on May 15, 2013, 11:11:40 AM
My throttle has been kinda sticky since I got the bike. I could leave it cracked open even. Certainly wouldn't snap shut if you let it go.

So, yesterday I pulled off the grip. There was some serious rust and dirt in there.  Cleaned it all off, lightly greased it, now it's buttery smooth and snaps shut if you let it go. A little cleaning can go a long way.

Besides, I like telling people I greased my throttle.  :good2:

Now, to figure out the slightly high idle...
Title: Re: Sticky throttle - I fixed it
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on May 15, 2013, 11:15:04 AM
Quote from: JPaganel on May 15, 2013, 11:11:40 AM

Now, to figure out the slightly high idle...


You have to reach into the space behind the cylinders (and under the carbs) to turn the idle adjust wheel.

Use light gloves or a standard screwdriver to avoid burns!

Steve

Title: Re: Sticky throttle - I fixed it
Post by: andyb on May 15, 2013, 11:36:10 AM
Or someone else's freakishly girly little hands to turn it.
Title: Re: Sticky throttle - I fixed it
Post by: 1tinindian on May 15, 2013, 12:32:20 PM
Quote from: andyb on May 15, 2013, 11:36:10 AM
Or someone else's freakishly girly little hands to turn it.


:sarcastic: :good:
Title: Re: Sticky throttle - I fixed it
Post by: fj11.5 on May 15, 2013, 03:56:16 PM
Ok ok,  ill send my hand over,  but strictly for turning the knob  :rofl:
Title: Re: Sticky throttle - I fixed it
Post by: JPaganel on May 15, 2013, 04:45:33 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on May 15, 2013, 03:56:16 PM
Ok ok,  ill send my hand over,  but strictly for turning the knob  :rofl:

The lengths some people would go to just to touch someone's knob...   :blum1:
Title: Re: Sticky throttle - I fixed it
Post by: fj11.5 on May 15, 2013, 05:07:44 PM
Hmmmmm best send latex gloves too,  never know if the knobs been cleaned in awhile, , ill send wire brush and detol for scrubbing of knobs before twisting them  :biggrin: