more throttle cable troubles

sfzoo · Post by **sfzoo** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:50 am

so the problem is that the throttle cable gets stuck and the motor is kept at a high rpm.
the guy at Kragen's auto said that WD40 would work, but it didn't.

when i start the scooter it is at an idle, but when i open the throttle(even just a little) it stays open.

the only thing that closes the throttle is by pulling the cable away from the carb. and it only works when i pull it at the connection(cirlced).

again, i am a super noob so bear with me...i just want to get back on the the bike.

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:22 am

the cable is binding, just follow it and you will the problem.

sfzoo · Post by **sfzoo** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:11 pm

thanks,

but just so i'm clear...what exactly is binding?

does that mean that its snagged somewhere under the plastics? or is the problem near the carb?

sorry if this is elementary stuff

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:36 pm

Just follow the cable down to see if it is bent or twisted..It might have sludge on the inside of the cable causing it to get "stuck" too

sfzoo · Post by **sfzoo** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:39 pm

ok, thanks.

i'll check it once off work. but if it isn't twisted(binding?) and there is sludge in the cable what are my options for a solution?

hondaman · Post by **hondaman** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:04 pm

You could try a product called cable lube. Maybe the best would just be to get a new throttle cable.

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:49 pm

hondaman wrote:You could try a product called cable lube. Maybe the best would just be to get a new throttle cable.

yeah, I agree..if the cable is bent and not straight and such it would be best to just get a new cable. As for sludge I don't see why you couldn't get something to clean it out..I've seen some wicked engine degreesers eat though really thick crap in lawnmowers and rototillers so I don't see why you couldn't get a little sludge out of a throttle cable.

If worst comes to worst just get a new cable..shouldn't cost too much

85inwhite · Post by **85inwhite** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:19 am

when your following the cable be sure that its not rubbing up against any of the wiring harness, or accidently "clipped" in with any of the wires, there are several metal tabs that bend back and into a loop to hold the wires away from heat sources and such. make sure your throttle cable is not mixed in with one of those clips.

the cable should be free from touching any of that stuff.

sfzoo · Post by **sfzoo** » Sun May 04, 2008 12:01 am

so, i checked and the cable is not caught up in any loops or anything like that. to make things easier and get my scooter on the road again i've decided to replace the throttle cable altogether.

is this harder than it sound?? any advice? precautions?

CharlotteSpreeRider · Sun May 04, 2008 12:06 am

I should take no more than 15 minutes and is very simple. Just route the new cable exactly where the old cable was going.

-aseigler