wvpc Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Need HELP! with the R side Throttle Bowden Cable. I performed my 30K mile service without a hitch until attempting the Throttle Body Synch. I touched only the right side cable. It seems as though the top adjuster no longer engages the threaded shaft that the bottom adjuster spins on. The top adjuster spins in either direction without engaging the threaded shaft. How can I get the top adjuster to engage the threaded shaft? Is there anyone local who can help? I am in Ypsi, Michigan. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Evening Wvpc Your cable is broken (I have seen a few)_Talk to Mike at BMWSEM. I borrowed this picture from Shawn. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 As posted on other forums, the cable needs to be replaced. Here are the basics: Jim Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Morning Jim He has an RT, I'm betting his bike has cruise control & your pictures don't show the cruise control splitter box with the extra pulley, switch, & that darn spring. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Morning Jim He has an RT, I'm betting his bike has cruise control & your pictures don't show the cruise control splitter box with the extra pulley, switch, & that darn spring. I said basics, not start to finish! Jim Link to comment
wvpc Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks JVB. Much appreciated. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Morning Wvpc I presume your bike has cruise control- If so then pay close attention to the things I have highlighted in the pix below (before disassembly) Link to comment
wvpc Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks DR. I think I have enough info to be dangerous to myself. Just kidding! Link to comment
wvpc Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 I am going to try the repair myself once the cable comes in. Thanks for all the help. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Afternoon wvpc Try not to do any adjustments of the other side (existing) cable. Adjust your new cable to the balance of the existing (good) cable. If you start adjusting on the other side that will screw up the pulley position (rotation) in relation to the cruise control dump switch so you will then have to do the more complex COMPLETE cable adjustments from scratch to get the cruise to dump when you roll the throttle forward past idle. It also helps to (first) go up by the twist grip (under the rubber boot on the cable there) & back the main cable adjuster off to take some of the tension off the splitter box cables. (put it back to where it was after new cable installed) Link to comment
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