Re: [ST] Sticky/Stiff Throttle Pull?

[Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yep -- started to notice it a week ago on my '02 RS.  I had lubed the
cables with Tri-Flo and re-greased the throttle tube once before, but
the problem then was actually the grip rubbing the bar-end.  I'll try
re-lubing again prior to replacing the cables -- maybe I can avoid
disconnecting the fuel lines...

Good to talk to you and the WARP pack-ers again at Thunder in the
Valley on Sunday.  What a shame the demo ST was out of commission --
but flogging the Speed Triple was a blast!  Also, I couldn't get a
ride on the 502 ci/502 hp Boss Hoss ;)  Another suggestion? If you
haven't already tried it, a 170/70 rear really sharpens the handling.

Mike

--- Garry Simmons <garrysimmons@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> It seems the throttle on my 2002 RS requires a somewhat stiff pull
> and has a little bit of "stiction". It can be touchy to just crack
> it open a wee bit, such as going to maintenance throttle in a
> corner. I find myself having to grip it tightly in order to get it
> to move and that wears my hand out at the end of a long day. My
> bike has 32K miles on the original throttle cables. Seems to snap
> back to off easy enough. I sure wish it was much lighter and
> smoother action.
> 
> Anyone else experience the same thing? I'm wondering if putting new
> cables on would help. Maybe taking the grip apart and
> cleaning/lubing? Suggestions? Maybe it's just the nature of the
> beast. Can't say I've noticed a dramatic change, but it's hard to
> remember what it was like when new.
> 
> Garry
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