DevonianScotsman
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Hi all,
Just a few photos for anyone that's thinking of putting in a Ticker-Killer to take out the excess play in the RHS Throttle body butterfly shaft. This causes an annoying tick just above idle which can be a little embarrassing.
Did the install myself at the weekend and it's great!
The other option was the have the throttle body reconditioned or replaced - and I fancied the lazy option!
I know there are mixed feelings about these - But I'm just posting these for info for anyone who decides to do the modification, not to spark a debate about them.
Anyhow, here's how it's done:
1. Firstly you'll need to remove the old cap from the throttle body. Pictured here:
2. This is done by drilling a 4mm or 5mm hole in the cap. Be careful not to drill in too deep, as you risk damaging the end of the shaft or the mounting circlip if you do.
On the 1100 these are light Aluminium, so it's fairly easy. The later bikes have stainless caps which take a bit more drilling.
3. Prize the cap off using a screwdriver or needle-nosed plyers. Be careful not to damage the shaft when doing so.
4. This is how my cap looked after I'd finished with it...
5. Press the new cap onto the throttle body using the plastic provided and a hammer. You can add a little Loctite to the contact faces at this point if you like. I did just for extra piece of mind.
6. Fit the adjuster and tighten it up until all the excess play in the shaft is gone. Be careful not to tighten it up too much as this will restrict the movement of the throttle butterfly or cause the shaft to break altogether.
Screw the supplied nut onto the adjuster to prevent it unscrewing.
Once installed the Ticker Killer can be adjusted if the shaft-bushings wear any further.
I hope this helps!
Just a few photos for anyone that's thinking of putting in a Ticker-Killer to take out the excess play in the RHS Throttle body butterfly shaft. This causes an annoying tick just above idle which can be a little embarrassing.
Did the install myself at the weekend and it's great!
The other option was the have the throttle body reconditioned or replaced - and I fancied the lazy option!
I know there are mixed feelings about these - But I'm just posting these for info for anyone who decides to do the modification, not to spark a debate about them.
Anyhow, here's how it's done:
1. Firstly you'll need to remove the old cap from the throttle body. Pictured here:
2. This is done by drilling a 4mm or 5mm hole in the cap. Be careful not to drill in too deep, as you risk damaging the end of the shaft or the mounting circlip if you do.
On the 1100 these are light Aluminium, so it's fairly easy. The later bikes have stainless caps which take a bit more drilling.
3. Prize the cap off using a screwdriver or needle-nosed plyers. Be careful not to damage the shaft when doing so.
4. This is how my cap looked after I'd finished with it...
5. Press the new cap onto the throttle body using the plastic provided and a hammer. You can add a little Loctite to the contact faces at this point if you like. I did just for extra piece of mind.
6. Fit the adjuster and tighten it up until all the excess play in the shaft is gone. Be careful not to tighten it up too much as this will restrict the movement of the throttle butterfly or cause the shaft to break altogether.
Screw the supplied nut onto the adjuster to prevent it unscrewing.
Once installed the Ticker Killer can be adjusted if the shaft-bushings wear any further.
I hope this helps!