Myke Nytemare
XS400 Enthusiast
Hey all, trying to get my bike on the road to register it (have to ride it to DMV here in FL to get tag/plate).
The original throttle cable was damaged/separated where it met the "90 degree metal sleeve" near the right handlebar controls, so no matter how I adjusted it, I couldn't get it right and the bike would idle high and not come back down quickly after revving. (I sprayed starter fluid to ensure I don't have a vacuum leak).
Since my starter doesn't work, I found a "kick only" throttle assembly with a decent looking cable on eBay. I attached it and more of the same!!!! The bike revs even higher when I kick it over and I have to immediately shut it down. Remove the cable and it idles GREAT; starts on one kick and idles fine!
I have lubed the cable with machine oil (got it to come out the other end) and visually it looks fine...and I have loosened the adjustment at the handlebar about as far as it can go. What did I miss? Should I get a brand new cable?
Anyone have any advice?
The original throttle cable was damaged/separated where it met the "90 degree metal sleeve" near the right handlebar controls, so no matter how I adjusted it, I couldn't get it right and the bike would idle high and not come back down quickly after revving. (I sprayed starter fluid to ensure I don't have a vacuum leak).
Since my starter doesn't work, I found a "kick only" throttle assembly with a decent looking cable on eBay. I attached it and more of the same!!!! The bike revs even higher when I kick it over and I have to immediately shut it down. Remove the cable and it idles GREAT; starts on one kick and idles fine!
I have lubed the cable with machine oil (got it to come out the other end) and visually it looks fine...and I have loosened the adjustment at the handlebar about as far as it can go. What did I miss? Should I get a brand new cable?
Anyone have any advice?