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throttle cables sort of sticking....

Started by irishluck, August 25, 2011, 10:44:15 AM

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irishluck

#15
August 30, 2011, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: FJ111200 on August 30, 2011, 09:54:18 AM
Quote from: irishluck on August 29, 2011, 02:09:36 PM
Well see that's exactly what I think it is,  I also haven't had a chance to sync them back up yet. would syncing them have anything to do with it?

No. And you really won't be able to sync the carbs properly until you can get the throttle cables snapping shut as they should. You can get the carbs close to balanced on the bench but they won't be perfect.

any tips on what to do then=( cause at this piont im lost since you said i cant really sinc them without getting the throttle cables fixed. I had a syncing tool made so just gota get the bike started to fnish that part

Pat Conlon

#16
August 31, 2011, 01:06:37 AM
Quote from: irishluck on August 30, 2011, 10:40:34 PM
....any tips on what to do then=( cause at this piont im lost since you said i cant really sinc them without getting the throttle cables fixed. I had a syncing tool made so just gota get the bike started to fnish that part

Nick, listen up: Don't fuck around with *anything else* until you fix this problem. Do not even think of riding your bike with a throttle that sticks.
First things First: Fix what you broke ... then worry about sync'ing the carbs...

1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

irishluck

#17
September 01, 2011, 08:43:23 AM
and that's mainly just tightening the screws between the carbs to balance them correct?

Pat Conlon

#18
September 01, 2011, 09:42:59 AM
Quote from: irishluck on September 01, 2011, 08:43:23 AM
and that's mainly just tightening the screws between the carbs to balance them correct?

Mainly
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

irishluck

#19
September 01, 2011, 11:05:07 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 31, 2011, 01:06:37 AM
Quote from: irishluck on August 30, 2011, 10:40:34 PM
....any tips on what to do then=( cause at this piont im lost since you said i cant really sinc them without getting the throttle cables fixed. I had a syncing tool made so just gota get the bike started to fnish that part

Nick, listen up: Don't fuck around with *anything else* until you fix this problem. Do not even think of riding your bike with a throttle that sticks.
First things First: Fix what you broke ... then worry about sync'ing the carbs...
Oh don't worry about me riding it, i haven't got to ride it yet. I'm still working on it.

see this wasn't happening before until i actually tore all 4 carbs apart to clean them. when i put the carbs back on is when it was "sticking". so ill try to balance those out and see what happens

Pat Conlon

#20
September 01, 2011, 03:10:05 PM
Quote from: irishluck on September 01, 2011, 11:05:07 AM
see this wasn't happening before until i actually tore all 4 carbs apart to clean them. when i put the carbs back on is when it was "sticking". so ill try to balance those out and see what happens

Why do you think that balancing your carbs throttle plates, has something to do with your carbs sticking? 
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Dan Filetti

#21
September 01, 2011, 03:31:25 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 01, 2011, 03:10:05 PM
why do you think that balancing your carbs throttle plates, has something to do with your carbs sticking? 

I was wondering that too.

Dan
Live hardy, or go home. 

Travis398

#22
September 01, 2011, 05:37:50 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 01, 2011, 03:10:05 PM
Why do you think that balancing your carbs throttle plates, has something to do with your carbs sticking? 



When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

oldktmdude

#23
September 01, 2011, 06:10:07 PM
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irishluck

#24
September 01, 2011, 08:12:44 PM
i was thinking thats what you guys meant but went back and read what you all posted and its not.

So then what else could it be  cause it wasnt doing this before i tore the carbs apart.....

Harvy

#25
September 02, 2011, 03:44:16 AM
Mate, unhook both cables from the carb bank and see if they are binding or not.
Just isolate the problem. If the cables are free moving, then you know its a problem in the carb bank....like maybe a spring is not seated properly or something.
Not rocket science here.

Cheers
Harvy
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

f j ste

#26
September 11, 2011, 05:09:14 PM
The problem could also be that the cable is bent in the throttle grip , have heard this before ...no matter how much you lube the cable it will still stick if the end of the cable has twisted or bent inside the throttle grip . Worth a look .

Starquest

#27
December 15, 2019, 01:23:16 PM
The same happened to me.Take the cables apart in the junction box and lube them. Check out they are free.I was twisting the throttle and I heard this squiaquing noise.I trace it down and it was in the throttle handle.Be sure the plastic washer is between the switch cover ad handle.Just spray w40 between the two.Twisted the handle a couple of times.I couldn't belived it.You should be hear a snap.Try it.

Pat Conlon

#28
December 15, 2019, 05:53:57 PM
Starguy....did you notice that this topic is 8 years old? (2011)

The OP Irishluck has left the FJ Forum for greener pastures.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Mike 86 in San Dimas

#29
December 15, 2019, 06:42:18 PM
 :Facepalm: just when I was about to set you guys strait too. Ha,HA,Ha,HA,Ha,HA,
Ha,HA,Ha,HA,Ha,HA,Ha,HA,Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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