Throttle cable slack?

[leem00]

This looks a little excessive especially since I just got it back from the mechanic...I am thinking there should be almost no slack like picture 2?

Am I right?

pic 1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/lee00/vehicles/20140412_150114_zps37464ca5.jpg

pic 2


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/lee00/vehicles/20140412_150120_zps581a1015.jpge

 

[dart1963]

I just adjusted mine, had a lot of slack, getting close for new throttle and clutch cables... but, I just tighten mine so there's no lag from off to engaged, then turn the front to lock left and right to make sure it doesn't rev up at all when full lock. Never looked at how much there was at that end.

 

[acco205]

There should be 3-5mm of freeplay as measured at the inside end of the grip when the handlebars are straight (by the book). Only time I took my bike to the dealer they didnt even touch it, but its super easy to adjust yourself- there is a small plastic barrel adjuster on the underside of the control.

When you measure, use a ruler and put your whole hand on the throttle like you're actually riding so you can easier feel where it engages. (adjust it using two fingers and a light turn first, then measure it using your whole hand and you'll see what I mean).

Mostly just dont want it to roll on throttle when you turn the bars to full lock, though on my bike at least the 3mm adjustment still leaves a good 1.5mm freeplay at full lock, so might is actually a bit tighter than that.