THROTTLE CABLE FROZE

MossRoad · Feb 21, 2020

My throttle cable is attached to my carburetor. I don't know if you have a carb or fuel injection. You might be able to disconnect the throttle cable from that and then see of it moves freely. That would eliminate the cable as the culprit, I'd think.

azizfargo · Feb 21, 2020

MossRoad said:
My throttle cable is attached to my carburetor. I don't know if you have a carb or fuel injection. You might be able to disconnect the throttle cable from that and then see of it moves freely. That would eliminate the cable as the culprit, I'd think.

It's carbuarated. I placed it in garage and probably will keep it in garage from now on. It's not heated, but can get to 35-40 degrees when it is -30 outside.

ruffdog · Feb 21, 2020

If a cable seems froze but won't free up after being warm, current may have melted the inner liner. I have seen a defective block heater be the culprit of melted cable liners in the past. Just something to look out for.

SpringHollow · Feb 22, 2020

Mine has frozen from water getting into the cable. Once thawed, it works properly. I bought the cable lube setup a few years ago and have found that is a significant help.

Ken

azizfargo · Feb 23, 2020

Mine dethawed and works properly now. Thanks all.

MossRoad · Feb 23, 2020

Best to lube it up before it freezes again. Glad you got it going. :thumbsup:

azizfargo · Feb 23, 2020

MossRoad said:
Best to lube it up before it freezes again. Glad you got it going. :thumbsup:

Something like that? Motorcycle Tech Tips: How To Lube Control Cables | MC GARAGE - YouTube

cqaigy2 · Feb 23, 2020

I use something that clamps on the end of the cable and you spray lube into it and it gets forced through to the other end. Used the same on motorcycles, back in the day. BTW where does the term dethaw come from?