on/off sticky throttle

edhinho

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sl500 129 go pedal seems to be sticky i.e. goes down in stages.
example = 70ish on mway, want to GRADUALLY speed up but need to really press harder than expected then let off.
I assume this is just cable / throttle body lubrication problem, but what do I need to do???
 

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I think I would change the cable first. At least you would eliminate a sticky cable.
 

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edhinho said:
sl500 129 go pedal seems to be sticky i.e. goes down in stages.
example = 70ish on mway, want to GRADUALLY speed up but need to really press harder than expected then let off.
I assume this is just cable / throttle body lubrication problem, but what do I need to do???

Just been reading about folk who lubricate them and it makes a huge difference,
The silicon and teflon like the Slick 20 can work wonders,if you can undo one end to lift it higher it makes it easier. if no joy do as Ian says and change it.

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thanks for that, now all I need is a manual/instructions to tell me how to do it ! any links ?
 

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