HI All. Before I get the tools out a quick question. My 2003 999 revs slightly when on full lock to the right. Anyone else had this. Do I tighten the throttle close cable or have I got the open cable adjusted too tight. I was playing with it the other day trying to take the slack out of the system and I would rather ask than over tighten both. Is there a "best way" to remove all the play from a closed throttle. As I do quite a bit of central London commuting its something i need to fix more than a niggle. thanks
Ah nice idea. Hadn't even thought of that. Will wander to the garage with a cup of tea and have a quick look. Ah the joys of working from home.
It's a regular issue with mine. I re-route, things are great for a year, then it starts up again. I think the fact that this happens after the annual service is a coincidence.
Thanks all. What a nice easy fix. The fast idle was as tight as a drum. Re routing the cable fixed it. It had been wedged so tight it had pinch marks. Ace result and great advice. Thanks!!!
Fitting a twist grip barrel from an R1 is a known mod. It requires slightly less twist to get full throttle and seems to remove all play, so small throttle inputs from a closed throttle are hugely more predictable. Only costs a few quid too
My 2nd best mod (after the starter cable upgrade) was spraying it black with rattle cans from Halford's there by making it a Nero and worth an extra £2k
Thanks. I’ve heard about that and I’m going to have a crack at that over winter. The throttle is too long for sure and I’m struggling to remove a bit of play
You will need to buy the matching grip for the clutch side if you want them to look the same, another £10 or so.
