throttle cables

BIKERBIKER · Mar 18, 2008

hi there all
just a problem with the throttle seemed a bit stiff not as smooth as it should be took all cables of oiled them greased throttle gears still seems a bit tight the cables are were they should be routed properly does anyone think they need to be re-routed ???????
regards roger :guitarist

(RIP) Proff · Mar 18, 2008

BIKERBIKER said:
hi there all
just a problem with the throttle seemed a bit stiff not as smooth as it should be took all cables of oiled them greased throttle gears still seems a bit tight the cables are were they should be routed properly does anyone think they need to be re-routed ???????
regards roger

just a thought

you have checked that it has not got the Throttle [cruise control ] screw too tight, if fitted ????
the enclosed pic is of a posh version the standard one just has a screwdriver slot
:augie

BIKERBIKER · Mar 18, 2008

what!!!!!!!!!!

no cant afford bits like that he he :augie

had the tank of today moved cables about seems a bit better fitted bar raisers + lower pegs feel like me old 1150gsa love this bike to bits lots of character thanks fer the input anyway ps were did you get that from???
regards roger :bounce1

Wanderer · Mar 18, 2008

Should the cables be oiled? Not all should be.

(RIP) Bin Ridin · Mar 18, 2008

Have you opened and cleaned the cable junction box?

(RIP) Proff · Mar 18, 2008

BIKERBIKER said:
no cant afford bits like that he he
had the tank of today moved cables about seems a bit better fitted bar raisers + lower pegs feel like me old 1150gsa love this bike to bits lots of character thanks fer the input anyway ps were did you get that from???
regards roger

You can get them Anywhere, sherlocks motobins etc, most RT's and RS's had them as standard and most throttle housing are predrilled to accept them

http://www.motobins.co.uk/displayfinal.php?function=show&subs=144&title=TWIST+GRIPS
61181/83 ignore what they say as SOME 80 / 100 GS's had them fitted :augie

GS Weissbeer · Mar 19, 2008

BIKERBIKER said:
hi there all
just a problem with the throttle seemed a bit stiff not as smooth as it should be took all cables of oiled them greased throttle gears still seems a bit tight the cables are were they should be routed properly does anyone think they need to be re-routed ???????
regards roger

When I got my G/S the throttle had a "build in speed control" meaning that it stayed in position when I let go of the handle. I disassembled the throttle housing and tried to pull and release the cables by hand and they returned just fine. So the problem was in the throttle housing which had a lot of old and stiff grease inside. I removed the grease and lubed the moving parts with thin oil. I also took the plastic throttle tube off the handlebar and cleaned it inside with WD40. Put it all back together and now the throttle returns quickly when I let go of the handle :thumb2

Regards,

Dan

BIKERBIKER · Mar 19, 2008

throttle

hi dan :thumb2

thanks for the re[ply have done everything that you have done still feels stiff to me i might try re-route cables many :nenau

thanks dan.
regards roger

cookie · Mar 19, 2008

if i was going to all that trouble with the cables, i'd fit new ones.

Shurv · Mar 19, 2008

Ditto the new cables.If they feel tight,just get new ones. :thumb2

BIKERBIKER · Mar 19, 2008

cookie

some of us cant afford new cables we have to repair us old ones
regards roger
:monkeypiz

electric_monk · Mar 20, 2008

I just had new throttle cables fitted two days ago and the throttle is now as light as a feather and returns promptly...
Different bike altogether

D6 · Mar 20, 2008

BIKERBIKER said:
some of us cant afford new cables we have to repair us old ones
regards roger

if u aint sure where they route , nip down, only at pontefract

BIKERBIKER · Mar 21, 2008

ok digger

ok mate many thanks for the offer i have ordered carb kit new featherlight throttle cables from motobins should be here mon tues hope
not realy sure how to set these carbs up it just seems to be off on one pot of over to see airfan monday let him a listen to it if i cant sort it i will need some who knows what they are doing to have a look?? :blast

thanks digger.
regards roger :guitarist

Redboots · Mar 21, 2008

Roger, seen this?

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/synchcarbs.htm

and this:

http://www.canbeseen.com/10

John

BIKERBIKER · Mar 23, 2008

cheers

hi there john yes many thanks fer the thread just printing it off read it and keep it in folder (refrance)

regards roger

ChasF · Mar 23, 2008

I think my 89 R100GS needs some new cables. I see Motorworks list different cables for pre 1990 GSes with different cables for left and right side but Motobins show the same cable for all 100GS and also offer the featherlight ones. Anyone know which ones are best?

BamBam · Mar 23, 2008

Fitting

BIKERBIKER said:
ok mate many thanks for the offer i have ordered carb kit new featherlight throttle cables from motobins should be here mon tues hope
not realy sure how to set these carbs up it just seems to be off on one pot of over to see airfan monday let him a listen to it if i cant sort it i will need some who knows what they are doing to have a look??
thanks digger.
regards roger

Don' forget to leave the old ones in place, Tapped too the new ones with the ends sealed with self amalgamating tape

For that stuck on a mountain moment :rob

or even order Two sets and dam the expense to fund you could always sell the tractor!!!! :hide

John Armstrong · Dec 29, 2008

French Tom said:
I think my 89 R100GS needs some new cables. I see Motorworks list different cables for pre 1990 GSes with different cables for left and right side but Motobins show the same cable for all 100GS and also offer the featherlight ones. Anyone know which ones are best?

Did you get your cables sorted?

I'm looking at changing mine as both have slight kinks in them

Ones fitted have 090 and 091 for LH and RH respectively, but maxbmw has this for the PD bike, and 584 and 585 for my 88 R100GS :confused:

So are the PD ones a reversible upgrade?

And as for the choke cables :blast

327 31 242 139 on the RH but no markings on the left.

(RIP) pastyman · Dec 29, 2008

Asd far as I remember, BMW cables should NOT be oiled. My throttle was stiff though I only noticed it after riding someone else's bike. Fitted new cables and now lovely and smooth. :rob

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