VL1500K5 (’05-MODEL) 9
Lock-nut
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY
Adjust the throttle cable play
A
with the following three steps.
MINOR ADJUSTMENT
First step:
• Loosen the lock-nut
1
of the throttle returning cable
2
and
turn in the adjuster
3
fully into the threads.
Second step:
• Loosen the lock-nut
4
of the throttle pulling cable
5
.
• Turn the adjuster
6
in or out until the throttle cable play
A
(at
the throttle grip) is between 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in).
• Tighten the lock-nut
4
while holding the adjuster
6
.
Third step:
• While holding the throttle grip at the fully closed position,
slowly turn out the adjuster
3
of the throttle returning cable
2
until resistance is felt.
• Tighten the lock-nut
1
while holding the adjuster
3
.
"
Throttle cable play
A
: 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in)
$
NOTE:
Major adjustment can be made by the throttle body side
adjuster.
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 month) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
After the adjustment is completed, check that handle-
bar movement does not raise the engine idle speed
and that the throttle grip returns smoothly and auto-
matically.
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