throttle

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, Noob here when it comes to adventure riding and my new-to-me 2005 R1200GS Pertitent disclaimer: I come from a decade of sports bike riding. I've toured on every gixxer I own and good ol' suzi is still part of the stable. But after several tours including one 2up - I decided an...

Hello, I wonder if anyone can help. I have a 2013 BMW 1200 GS LC and sometimes find that when I pull away, especially on a hill the bike hops forward as I am letting the clutch out - can do this 4-5 times until I finally get going. It not only looks bad (embarrassing), it sounds bad and could...

Hi, This may seem simple but... I bought an '09 X which seemed to have excessive play at the twistgrip, that is the adjuster couldn't remove all the play!. I've checked the twist grip internals, not much to go wrong here (?), bought a new cable from BMW and it's exactly the same as that fitted...

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...