guzz316 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 hi all, new here...... looking for some help if possible. the accelerator on my xt125x (07 plate) has become stiff and hard to twist. after like, 10 minutes my wrist and arm really hurt and become numb. i have tried wd-40ing everything i can see to no avail! any ideas? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 22, 2008 Moderator Share Posted February 22, 2008 hi all, new here...... looking for some help if possible. the accelerator on my xt125x (07 plate) has become stiff and hard to twist. after like, 10 minutes my wrist and arm really hurt and become numb. i have tried wd-40ing everything i can see to no avail! any ideas? thanks sounds like the cable is dry. you need to buy a cable oiler and use it. Just check the cable is not chafing under the tank etc and this can let water in a rust the cable making it stiffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzz316 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 sounds like the cable is dry. you need to buy a cable oiler and use it. Just check the cable is not chafing under the tank etc and this can let water in a rust the cable making it stiffer. hi thanks for advice, ill try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzz316 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 hi thanks for advice, ill try that yep, i pulled back the cable cover next to the throttle, and lo and behold, lots of gungy crap on the cable! thaks for the advice mate, i even had the bike booked in to yamaha! youve saved me a few days without my bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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