Setup, Compatibility & Care
Compatibility: This throttle cable is specifically designed for the Kawasaki KX 85 and Kawasaki KX 100 models manufactured between 2001 and 2017. Ensure your motorcycle's make, model, and year fall within this range before installation.
Setup (Installation):
- Safety First: Ensure the motorcycle is stable and on a level surface. Disconnect the battery if necessary for other related maintenance.
- Access Cable: Locate and disconnect the old throttle cable from both the throttle assembly on the handlebar and the carburetor.
- Route New Cable: Carefully route the new Apico throttle cable, ensuring it does not kink or interfere with steering or suspension components.
- Connect Cable: Attach the cable ends securely to the throttle assembly and the carburetor.
- Adjust Throttle Free Play: Adjust the cable tension to achieve the recommended throttle free play (typically 2-3mm of movement before resistance is felt).
- Test Operation: Slowly twist the throttle to its full range to ensure smooth operation and that it returns to the idle position automatically.
Care:
- Periodically inspect the throttle cable for any signs of fraying, kinking, or damage.
- Keep the cable routing clean and free from debris that could impede movement.
- Lubricate the cable annually or as needed, especially if riding in wet or dusty conditions, to maintain smooth operation.