Repair / Controls and cables
Controls and cables
Problems, repairs and parts for the controls and cables.
Problems
- A control cable is frayed or stiffDo not ride
- Choke lever or cable does not workRide with care
- Brake or clutch lever is loose, bent or brokenDo not ride
- Foot pedal or footpeg is stiff, bent or looseRide with care
- Speedometer cable is noisy or brokenOK to ride
- Throttle has too much free playRide with care
- Throttle sticks or does not snap shutStop now
Repairs
- Adjust throttle free playRider job · 10 min
- Lubricate or replace the throttle cableHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Lubricate control cablesRider job · 20 to 40 min
- Clean the carburettorHome workshop · 1.5 to 3 h
- Clean the throttle bodyHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Replace the clutch cableHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Service brake and clutch lever pivotsRider job · 15 to 30 min
- Adjust a drum brakeRider job · 5 to 10 min
- Adjust clutch lever free playRider job · 10 to 15 min
- Adjust the choke cableHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check the choke or starter valveHome workshop · 20 to 45 min
- Replace the speedometer cableHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Remove and refit the front wheelHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Check the speed sensorHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Check chassis fastenersHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Test and adjust the brake light switchesHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check brake fluid level and conditionRider job · 5 min
- Service footpegs and foot pedalsHome workshop · 20 to 45 min
- Adjust the rear brake pedalHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check the gear lever and shift linkageHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check the kickstart mechanismWorkshop job · 15 min outside checks; 2 to 4 h internal assessment
- Service a drum brakeHome workshop · 45 to 90 min per wheel
