throttle body

This may appear a basic question but I need to set up the throttle cables on my 2012 GSA, I have no problem understanding what freeplay is or where to measure it at the twist grip but first of all you have to set a 0.5 - 1mm freeplay on the left throttle then on the right. How is that measure...

Hi all, bit of advice please? Been using the CRF1000 as my daily commuter so my 2002 165,000 mile R1150GSA only covered 2500 miles last year but bike is still as great as ever. MOT today was fine but the RHS throttle body is sticking open intermittently – that is it will open fine when the...

Hi Today I've decided to do something with my bike "hunting" at idle and often stalling at traffic lights (r1200gs 2010r) First step was to see if there is any crap blocking the Idle actuator and clean throttle body and look what I found Yes BLACK PAINT IS COMMING OFF !!! I don't think...

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...