OEM grip install

[cef2lion]

Replaced throttle cables. I was able to shim up tank in front and get cables changed. Nice not having to pull the tank. Cables were binding a bit.

While at it Im putting on new OEM grips. I have throttle grip on. For the clutch side. Do you just push it on or use soap and water. Doesn't seem like you need glue. I didn't want to get it part way on and have it stop.

[Spirited-6]

While I have not put grips on my Valk. I have on others. I found that Windex will give lub. to get grip on and dry`s quick.
 

[Black Eagle]

I looked in the Shop Talk section and in the shop manual, but could not see any instructions on how to replace the throttle cables.
Anyone have any helpful hints?
Thanks.

[fudgie]

I looked in the Shop Talk section and in the shop manual, but could not see any instructions on how to replace the throttle cables.
Anyone have any helpful hints?
Thanks.

Take the tank off and loosen the bars enough to lay on your tank. Once you get in there, it is pretty much self explainitory. I tightened mine up enough that I have no slack in the throttle.

[Black Eagle]

Thanks.

[shortleg]

  Goody and I just went through this and found
that if you slide bars to the left in their mounting
it will give you slack to replace them.
    The hardest part is the top part.
Just take your time.
            Shortleg[Dave]

[cef2lion]

Windex worked. I was able to slide the new grip on with just a bit of effort. Once on it set in place.

The throttle cable replacement made a big difference. It is working very smooth now. I raised the tank a bit on the front and placed a small block of wood there to hold it. I didn't have to remove or slide the handlebars although I had my throttle cables routed behind the fork. I turned them to the right. Having an extra hand helped. I loosened the cables at the carbs and the handbar adjustment to allow slack. I then took off each cable. I put the handlebar grip and switch back together first and slide it on. Then I routed the cables down to the carbs. A pair of pointy nose plies helped get them hooked up. I then took a bulk of the slack out at the carb end. Fine adjustments can then be made at the handlebar. I think my main issue with the stiff throttle was the cables were routed behind the fork causing binding. I did that when I had the forks off. I just decided to replace the cables anyway. My starter switch was acting up so I just replaced the entire assembly while at it. I have the old one as a spare. I switched to the I/S switch as the throttle cables route out the bottom of the switch. I also changed the turn signal switch as that switch was acting up and getting stiff.

While down, I put in the I/S carb springs that go under the carb chrome covers. The I/S springs are a bit shorter and it has been said gives a bit quicker throttle responce. It didn't take long and the springs are $2.50 per.

I took a quick ride and was very pleased with the way the throttle worked now.