16
TUNING THE ENGINE
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16.1
Checking the play in the throttle cable
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Turn the throttle grip back and
forth slightly and determine the play in throttle cable
.
Throttle cable play
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
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Push the cold start button in all the way.
When the throttle grip is turned forward, the cold start button returns to its origi-
nal position.
» If the cold start button does not return to its original position:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the
engine.
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Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the
engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire
steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
16.2
Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cables has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be removed.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check the throttle cable routing. (
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Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeve
.
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Loosen nut
. Turn adjusting screw
in as far as possible.
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Loosen nut
.
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Push cold start button
all the way to the stop.
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Turn adjusting screw
so that the cold start button moves to the basic position
when the throttle grip is turned to the front.
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Tighten nut
.
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Turn adjusting screw
so that there is play in the throttle cable at the throttle
grip.
Guideline
Throttle cable play
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
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Tighten nut
.
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Slide on sleeve
. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
Finishing work
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Check the play in the throttle cable. (