Triumphrat

VrnJames · 06-02-2007

My 02 Bonnieville has a slight problem, when you let go of the throttle, it no return. Please help, going on vacation in two weeks and need it fixed before the wife rides it.

Thanks all...

PAAS · 06-02-2007

When I had this problem with my Bonnie (and my Ducati before it), it was caused by the twist-grip fouling on the handlebar end cap. Loosen the screws clamping the throttle/brake assembly to the handlebar and move it slightly away from the end cap. Tighten the screws and hopefully the twist-grip will spring back as before.

When I've had this problem it came on overnight with no obvious cause. The first time I spent ages dismantling the twist-grip assembly, lubricating it and various other relevant bits and pieces and it worked OK, until I replaced the end cap. That's when I twigged the cause.

Hope this helps.

amanger · 06-02-2007

If you have aftermarket bars you may have to route the cable.The m-bars put to much of a bend in the cable for it to slide freely.

Motley · 06-02-2007

It could be a broken or frayed cable.

monkey-butt · 06-03-2007

I'm a sayin the bar ends too. On the Gixxer I screw them on too tight when going on long highway trips. causes the throttle to bind a bit. Acts like a thottle lock.. I say loosen the bar ends and see if its ok....

Should be good.

BTW saving my pennies for a New Bonnie.

[ This message was edited by: monkey-butt on 2007-06-02 23:08 ]

Normandy · 06-03-2007

Quote:

On 2007-06-02 17:13, PAAS wrote:
When I had this problem with my Bonnie (and my Ducati before it), it was caused by the twist-grip fouling on the handlebar end cap. Loosen the screws clamping the throttle/brake assembly to the handlebar and move it slightly away from the end cap. Tighten the screws and hopefully the twist-grip will spring back as before.

When I've had this problem it came on overnight with no obvious cause. The first time I spent ages dismantling the twist-grip assembly, lubricating it and various other relevant bits and pieces and it worked OK, until I replaced the end cap. That's when I twigged the cause.

Hope this helps.

Same here

hkt100 · 06-03-2007

bar ends too tight. happened to me too. it's like the cruise control you don't want.

CAPTDON · 06-03-2007

All said is rite on. Didnt know wy it happenned O/N but now think from prognosis it got bumped by something? Worst part is when you turn left & the engine throttles up! Scary!!!
We just took all apart - lubed & put back together & it was fine. Did move the assembly back a little w/ made the difference. :hammer: :???:

VrnJames · 06-07-2007

Thanks for the help; it was the throttle assembly binding against the end cap. Adjusted the throttle assembly works great.

Thanks Again..

Panthermark · 06-07-2007

Yeah....that happens...especially if you put new grips on.

happy riding....