As dirty as the title sounds, I need some advice/expertise.

By throttle tube, I mean the enclosed housing area where the cables connect to the tube. It seems like this spot is causing a lot of friction for my throttle, making it not want to turn or snap back easily.

I checked the cables themselves, and while they could use some love they are still moving pretty freely. The throttle is also moving easily on the handlebar. I also tried to make sure the return cable (? I forgot the name) was balanced with the throttle cable. However, when I reassemble everything the throttle is not very smooth or easy to twist.

Is there some type of grease or other technique recommended to get that housing area moving smoothly again? I figured chain lube would gunk it all up.

Thanks!

 

I'm thinking you tightened the two housing bolts too much. Loosen one of them a bit and see how the throttle works.

 

Or you put it back together wrong, no offence intended it's easy to get it wrong. It took me some time the first time to get it right.

 

Thanks for the responses!

I'm 95% sure I put it back together correctly... after some thinking and fiddling I determined that there is really only one way it will all go back together (without excess force...)

I think you are right about the bolts though, I definitely cranked on them. As soon as my grip glue dries I'll be back for round 2! (and I made sure to keep the glue far away from any moving throttle parts, so that's not it, haha)

 

I put anti-seize between my aluminum throttle tube and the bars.

 

Get a can of cable lube and the gizmo that it works with and use it when you take the throttle apart.

Ride on
Brewster

 

How does the throttle run without the cables in it?
Smooth? It's your cables then. Process of elimination.

 

You're right, I do need one of those cable lube packages.

Skub- Where did you get the aluminum throttle tube? I can't find one that is supposed to work with our bikes.

Westoz- That would be entirely too logical. I much prefer to bug the internet for answers

Anyways, I loosened the screws, then re-tightened them more evenly and 90% of my problem is gone. Thanks for the advice dudes!

 

Mine is the same way - The screws have to be snugged but not cranked.
Too tight and the throttle tube binds in the casing.

 

Zeta makes one - WheelingCycleSupply.com