03-15-2024, 06:24 AM
(03-15-2024, 04:00 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: In my experience FI equipped motorcycles respond best to easy on and off throttle responses. Yanking or chopping the throttle will result in jerky response from the bike.
Thank you, Ferret. I do try to be gentle, but this is far more jerky than any other FI bike I've ridden.
(03-15-2024, 04:21 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: Excessive cable slack will definitely make the throttle feel jerky, and the bike hard to ride smoothly. I like to have a tiny bit more than 1/8" slack at the circumference of the flange part of the grip, but the manual says up to 1/4".
It's the upper cable on the throttle, and you just need to slide the rubber boot away from the adjuster and nut, loosen the lock nut, and turn the adjuster out. Before you tighten everything up, let the bike idle and turn the steering slowly from left to right, making sure there is still freeplay in the throttle.
I will try this next. If it makes a difference I will post an update in case future folks have a similar issue. Thank you.
(03-15-2024, 04:29 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: as mentioned, adjust your chain 1st.
Sorry for the confusion - Chain has already been adjusted.
(03-15-2024, 06:14 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: How many miles on the bike? Has the back wheel ever been off? Maybe the cush drive is worn.
How are the sprocket teeth? Especially the front?
I actually had a friend ride down the street one day...then I saw him stop...and behave weirdly. I walked down the street to him...and long story short..his front sprocket was completely rounded off- NO teeth left...and the chain was just spinning.
These are great points - Bike has only 5k miles, so I don't suspect the cush drive to be worn, but the rear tire was changed by previous owner. It is possible they did not reinstall it. I will check on those sprocket teeth, but with the mileage, I do not suspect that as the issue.