AK550 throttle adjustment

[jemo]

I bought my AK550 used with 4500 miles.  Runs great but one thing I noticed almost immediately is the throttle had at least 1/4" of play in it.  When I peeled back the rubber boot over the adjuster, it looked like someone had already messed with it, maybe the dealer...not sure.  I got it fixed and now it's how I like it but I was almost afraid I was going to run out of adjustment.  It took a bunch of adjustment to get it right.  Hoping I don't have to adjust at the throttle body or replace the cable over time as the cable stretches more.

Anyone else notice this on theirs?

[rjs987]

No, normal throttle play on mine.

[Tromper]

Huh, no adjustment on the cable in the engine bay?
That'd definitely be a bit annoying. 
Wonder if ya can't sneak a washer in where the cable attaches to the throttle body's bracket to give ya a bit more play.

[jemo]

Tromper, there probably is more adjustment on the throttle bodies but a lot easier doing it from the lever side where you don't have to remove any plastic.

[john grinsel]

There should be a slack adjuster in the top run of the cable.  simple to use---just  make sure you do not make too tight, check by putting bike on center stand, turning bars right to left/left to right with engine running---engine speed up, you are too tight /back off.

[rjs987]

There should be a slack adjuster in the top run of the cable.  simple to use---just  make sure you do not make too tight, check by putting bike on center stand, turning bars right to left/left to right with engine running---engine speed up, you are too tight /back off.

And I believe that is just what he initially said he DID adjust.

[jermwars]

I bought my AK550 used with 4500 miles.  Runs great but one thing I noticed almost immediately is the throttle had at least 1/4" of play in it.  When I peeled back the rubber boot over the adjuster, it looked like someone had already messed with it, maybe the dealer...not sure.  I got it fixed and now it's how I like it but I was almost afraid I was going to run out of adjustment.  It took a bunch of adjustment to get it right.  Hoping I don't have to adjust at the throttle body or replace the cable over time as the cable stretches more.

Anyone else notice this on theirs?

Mine has about that much play...Always has. Its within spec though so kinda just been ignoring it because the boot started to crack and tear when i tried to pull it back...decided it wasnt worth it

[jermwars]

I bought my AK550 used with 4500 miles.  Runs great but one thing I noticed almost immediately is the throttle had at least 1/4" of play in it.  When I peeled back the rubber boot over the adjuster, it looked like someone had already messed with it, maybe the dealer...not sure.  I got it fixed and now it's how I like it but I was almost afraid I was going to run out of adjustment.  It took a bunch of adjustment to get it right.  Hoping I don't have to adjust at the throttle body or replace the cable over time as the cable stretches more.

Anyone else notice this on theirs?

On another note...What year is your AK and what did it go for? (if ya dont mind the asking)