i just bought a 1998 hardtail custom with a 1340 evo motor in it. when i test rode it was fine but as soon as we pulled it off the truck and i cranked her no throttle response its like it froze there. what in the world could cause this? i mean ive looked in the book and trouble shooted around the thing but cant budge it! it has a stock harley carb on it nothing aftermarket. thanks for your help in advance.
2006-09-16 15:22:41 · 8 answers · asked by dakrt1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
yeah wont twist at all the cable is still attached on the carb looks a little teeny bit loose but probably just for slack that sumb is stuck! im gonna take the upper and lower throttle plates off on the handlebars or should i try something else it is stuck!
2006-09-16 15:41:28 · update #1
okay all i fixed it last night thanks for all the help we just took the hand controls apart blew it out with compressed air and retightend and it cranked freely then i adjusted the throttle end play according to book specs just like new now! thanks
2006-09-17 12:06:26 · update #2
Its a harley it just seems like the throttle isnt turning. Eventually it'll accelerate.
2006-09-16 19:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by moolie_wfo 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the twist grip won't move at all, make sure of two things:
1. The throttle lock isn't on
2. In transporting the bike, you didn't get something kinked or jammed at the pivot point of the throttle rod, you know, where the cable end down there is.
If the twist grip moves, but the throttle doesn't respond, the cable has either come off the carb, or the cable is broken.
Take off the air cleaner and the air cleaner backing plate and you should be able to see any of these problems.
BUT, make sure the throttle lock isn't tightened. First.
Let me know if that's not it.
2006-09-16 22:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take it one step at a time -
-Where the cable attaches to the carb, can you move the linkage on the carb?
-Remove the cable from the throttle (handle bars), can you pull the cable and opperate the carb?
-With the cable removed from the throttle, can you turn the throttle?
Take it one step at a time. When you hit a road block, figure out why.
2006-09-17 00:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say rusted throttle cable try wd-40 or graphite but may need to replace the cable also pull the throttle tube apart and make sure the cable hasnt slipped out of place
2006-09-17 01:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by eman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check th throttle lock located under the the hand controls ...make sure the cable is still in the right place on top of the carb....congradulations on becoming one of the family..ihave 2 hawgs and love the life
2006-09-17 00:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by bill b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Has to be something with the cable binding or frozen up, replace the cable if you can't find where it is hanging up.
2006-09-16 22:31:36 · answer #6 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would try to twist it one more time, and if that doesnt work then obviously theres something wrong with it. take it to a shop!
2006-09-16 22:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by bmac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twist the right grip. lol
2006-09-16 22:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by Papa John 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋