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Motorcycle Parts and Controls.fm
T H R O T T L E GR I P
S E RV IC E :
Throttle lever freeplay
1/8 - 5/16 in (3 - 8 m m )
The throttle lever is located on the right handlebar
and controls acceleration and deceleration of the
engine.
Before every ride make sure the specified freeplay
is available at the grip. Freeplay is the distance the
grip rotates before all cable slack is taken up. See
the illustration below. Adjustment of the freeplay is
described in the Maintenance and Adjustment
section of this manual.
To accelerate, turn the lever towards you. To
decelerate, turn the grip away from you.
Make sure the throttle lever operates properly
before you ride. It should operate freely (e.g., without
binding, dragging, or sticking) and return to the
closed position automatically in all steering positions.
1. Throttle grip
a. Freeplay
b. Open throttle (accelerate)
c. Close throttle (decelerate)
(b)
(c)
(1)
(a)
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Stuck or damaged throttle
(2) Incorrect freeplay
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) The throttle must return to the closed position
automatically when you release it. If it sticks you can
lose the ability to accelerate and decelerate the
engine which could result in an accident where you
could be seriously injured or killed.
(2) The throttle freeplay must be maintained as
specified, otherwise the engine speed could
increase when the handlebars are turned or when
the throttle is slightly grasped. Either situation could
result in an unexpected acceleration of the engine
where you could be seriously injured or killed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Test the operation of the throttle before each ride.
Make sure it operates smoothly (with no sticking or
binding) in all steering positions. It should return
automatically to the closed position when released.
(2) Make sure the throttle freeplay is adjusted as
specified.
(1 & 2) If the throttle malfunctions or you can not
adjust the throttle to the specified freeplay, do not
ride the vehicle. Contact an authorized Cannondale
Motorsports Dealer for servicing.