Read Ari's throttle tuneup tips on Common Tread: rvz.la/2WJ50g8

@andyboyd7511

3 жыл бұрын

I genuinely shop at Revzilla first now for all my MC needs because you guys have Zak and Ari.

Getting Ari and Zach on board is the best thing Revzilla could have done !! Amazing content !

@mpsangha

3 жыл бұрын

I miss them on motorcyclist magazine youtube channel, it hasn't been the same since they left....

@RyanMcIntyre

3 жыл бұрын

Just bring Adam too

this and fortnine are the best bike channels by far. got my sub

@SlackTastic

3 жыл бұрын

Fortnine is great if you want to spend 10 minutes watching something Ari could explain MUCH better in less than 30 seconds.

@Kelevelin

3 жыл бұрын

@@SlackTastic yeah, i like the cinematic experience fortnine delivers ;)

@iamtherealzombie

3 жыл бұрын

@@SlackTastic It is possible to like apples AND oranges, you know...

@John_Ridley

3 жыл бұрын

@@SlackTastic I've not noticed much overlap in subject. They're different channels for different things. RevZilla gets the job done, FortNine is a cinematic experience. I could have someone explain the plot of a movie to me in 5 minutes and that might be enough sometimes, but it's not really the same thing.

@SlackTastic

3 жыл бұрын

@@John_Ridley Keep the cinematic experience in the cinema and out of the classroom. I believe substance is more important than style when relaying useful information or educating. It's a lot easier to retain 30 seconds of solid information and knowledge than 10 minutes of lens flare, color filters, dynamic shots, and sound effects with a little information sprinkled in wherever it fits the cinematic experience. Especially when you're actually trying to use this information in a real life situation. When you needed help in school and asked your teacher, did you want him going on a 10 minute rant with the answer to your question possibly in there somewhere maybe, or for him to answer your question directly so you could pass the exam? Or to use your analogy, what if you NEEDED the information from a movie quickly to make a real life decision? Would you rather sit down and watch the movie for 2 hours or have someone explain it to you in 5 minutes so you could solve your problem quickly and efficiently? That person explaining the movie to you may even add some useful perspective to the movie, adding to your education.

I agree, throttle free play is a big pet peeve, I like my throttle as tight and responsive as I can get it, it makes riding that much more enjoyable, a loose throttle with too much freeplay can actually get you hurt if not worse on the road

Thank you so much for this Ari, I just did this to my 3 yr old R3 and wow what a difference this made! No more laggy gear shifts!

Great tutorial for a common problem. Continually adjusting this on the training bikes we use, plus it’s a teaching moment for the students..👍

I installed a 20% reduced through throttle when I did new grips. I've had slop ever since so I will be doing this today!

Super helpful! I was actually happy to see Ari working on a Honda since that's what I have too. Just got my bike back from the shop for other issues and noticed that my throttle had way too much free play when I was riding and I was nervous that I had to take it back to the shop. Found this video and it took me about 7 minutes to adjust thing and now everything feels great again. Thanks guys!

@AriH211

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear it.

First thing i do when i get a new bike. Along with adjust brake and clutch levers to me. Happy holidays and a happy new year to you guys at RevZilla. Keep up the good work

Fantastic Ari. So clearly explained and the little graphic/audible cues are a huge help too. Ready to adjust my throttle cables on my bikes now 👍 thanks

Great video, thank you. I'm a new rider and this is one thing I did notice about riding my new ZX6R. There was too much slack in the throttle cable which made my takeoffs feel real sloppy. It's hard to learn when you can't feel it as you let out the clutch. This video really helped me. Thanks again! Ride safe!

Very helpful. Been trying to install a new throttle but the cables were too tight. Now I understand how to loosen them first!

Just picked up the Benelli TRK 502 X and it’s the same amount of slack in your video. I will adjust it to the correct amount. Thanks ARI Done, what a difference it made.

I just got a bike and I'm learning a lot from this channel. I went and adjusted my very loose throttle (more than 10mm) lol Thank you Ari!

GREAT video! I actually just bought a 2020 CBR300R and the stock adjustment is way too loose for my taste. It was helpful to see both ends of the throttle cables out of the bike. Thank you so much!

Pretty cool with how you're highlighting the parts you're speaking of!

Good content as always, Ari. Had my lever positions and throttle slack adjusted after seeing your video from MC Garage. Thanks for the tips and keep em coming. ✊🏼

I would also like to point out that when checking the full steering lock throttle cable freeplay, I always did it with the engine off at first and open the throttle fully and let go. If it snaps back it's not binding and or does not have too little freeplay. If it returns slowly it's binding and either the cable(s) are dry, rusted, routed incorrectly or more freeplay needs to be added. I would then start the engine, turn steering to full lock both ways to make sure the rpms do not go up and then blip the throttle to make sure the rpms come back down quickly as it should.You also should keep your cables lubed with cable lube which will help the cables operating smoothly and they will last longer. Also if you need to adjust the cables at the carburetor(s) or throttle bodie(s) you should leave a couple of threads showing at the upper adjuster(s) so if for some reason the freeplay ends up being too little later on, you can adjust it at the top rather than having to take the bike apart to get to the adjusters under the tank. Cable freeplay getting too tight later on is usually from not keeping the cable(s) lubed which causes rust, binding the cables(s). Especially on bikes that have mechanical carburetors and more importantly on flat slides than round slides, it is important to make sure that when the throttle is closed that when you try to turn the grip forward (closed) that you feel a cushion, not the throttle tube stop hitting the housing. This will guarantee the return (closing) cable is adjusted properly so that it pulls the slide(s) down in the carburetor(s) properly. Also make sure the slide(s) opens all the way before the throttle tube stop comes in contact with the housing. Flat slide carburetor(s) have more vacuum pull on the slide(s) because they are flat and there is more surface area than round slides. Even if the cable freeplay is correct, it doesn't mean the cables are adjusted correctly. It's always best to have anything adjusted etc., by a qualified technician if you aren't 100° sure your doing it correctly as literally your life is in your hands. Keep your bike well maintained and ride safe.

Awesome all way's clear and short to the point information. Merry Christmas to you from India..🎄🎄

Cable housing compresses. I'm a bike mechanic (pedal) and when we install new cables and housing for customers we pre-stress the housing so we can zero the barrel adjusters.

Another great RevZilla/Ari video. I was actually looking for fixes for front brake vibration when I saw this video. I've always had what I thought was too much free play in the throttle. That gets fixed this week after watching this. Thank you.

Sir Ari you are awesome...learning so many things I never knew i needed to do with my bike.

Thanks for another great video. And taking off the body work reminds me why I ride naked bikes.

@Baleur

3 жыл бұрын

And riding on the freeway with wind not pushing me constantly at 160km/h reminds me why i ride non-naked bikes :)

Thanks mate, the exact video i was looking for. Got the same bike, made the adjustment. Feels so much better.

Go over how to adjust brake and clutch lever pull and the appropriate ways to adjust the distance from the bars please.

Really awesome format I think you’re really onto something here, everything explained and detailed so clearly and easy to follow due to the POV, appreciate it Ari & team! I’ll definitely be checking mine after Christmas

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback.

This was exactly what I needed to do . Throttle is exactly how I wanted it now, appreciate the step by step and default solution if the first didn’t work

Another excellent video. What I like about your videos is you keep them simple and short. Top job mate

Would love to see some tutorials from Ari on setting up ergonomics - especially for track bikes!

Excellent, thanks sir and Happy Holidays!

Love these--thanks a mil!

Thank you Ari and RevZilla you are badasses

I love these shop manuals. So useful and handy

Great video mate, well done also watched the clutch one found it very useful 👍 👏. Thank you.

thank you for this video, the throttle on my kawasaki voyager was actually worse than this. Made slow maneuvers on that 900lb bike very difficult. Ive laid her over atleast twice because I couldn't get sufficient power to the wheel in time during the u turn. so this helped alot!

I absolutely love the new highlight feature! Couldn’t have come out at a better time

Really appreciate this series....thank you!

You guy’s are the best. Your content is useful and helpful for the real world use and as well understandable explained. Therefore you can connect even more with your bike, by working on it and understanding it better. All the best for you and thanks a lot Markus Ps: are you planing by any chances a „how to ride a motorcycle (better)“ season?

ty Ari! this helped me a ton! well done

Very helpful video !thank you so much

Nearly failed an MOT because of this issue, fixed it in 5 minutes thanks to your video, cheers!

Throttle and Clutch freeplay is something I always check after washing the bike, along with brake pads, brake lights, headlights, turn signals, and engine idle

Really helpful. Thank you very much sir!

happy new year brothers and sisters thanks for this bit ari, but i gotta be honest, i liked the the mc garage format more than the motovlog style (also we get to miss out on that muscly neck of yours) this is one of the easiest jobs and it impact so many things: taking off blipping the throttle slipping the clutch (u turn, slow maneuvre)

I know how to do that. I've known how to do that for years now. I just enjoy watching Ari Henning do stuff

ahh this recording style reminds me of chrisfix, been watching a lot of these videos. even though i already knew how, but the quality of the videos are great. also ari is amazing at explaining things.

These ''shop manual'' video are amazing ! Loved MC Garage but those are even better since the format is even more focus on a single task. Stay sharp guys !

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, glad you like them and find them helpful. That's the goal!

my motorcycle has about an inch of play on the throttle and in clogged mexican cobblestone streets it’s important to have intuitive throttle response. gonna look to do this soon as i can, thanks man 🙏🏻

Great video. That is a gorgeous looking motorcycle.

Thank you!! My new CBR came with a massive amount of slack from the dealership.

Great video. Doing this first thing in the morning.

Ari thank you so much, you've taught me so much about Motorcycles!

When U turns become nooners.

@MrJesus-jp1zv

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Thanks as always Ari!

This could not have come at a better time. Have noticed the exceeds slack lately! Thanks for demonstrating quick fix. I did not realize it was that simple!

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, super easy, and it makes a huge difference in how your bike feels.

Always good vid with you !

Dude thank you! I just got my first motorcycle recently and the freeplay was wayyy too much, I hated how delayed it was when shifting and such!

Thank you for the instructions! You have saved me from so much frustration 😂

Ari Henning - Putting motorcycle workshops charging an arm and a leg for simple fixes completely out of business. Thank you for your services good sir.

If you happen to own a Harley, most later model DBC bikes have an adjustment for both the push and pull cable. Also, Ari overlooked one possible issue. If you take out too much slack, it can raise the base RPM at all times, not just when turning the bars. I also like very minimal slack. For this reason I adjust the pull cable with the bike running at operating temp. If you adjust too far you’ll hear the idle rise. If you tend to have issues with whiskey throttle you might want to avoid taking out all free play.

@toz_man3904

Жыл бұрын

Adjusted my sportster’s throttle after watching this video and ran into this exact issue, you’re an actual lifesaver and I salute you

Explained very nicely. Thanks.

Going adjust mine right now.

Love the vids Ari.

Sweet, my 2021 500r needs this done tonight!

Great camera work and use of graphic impositions to highlight areas of focus. Ari is top-shelf with Zach a distant second. The others are left wanting. This clip is Designer approved ✅

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Spenser gets all the credit for the highlights. He takes these vids to the next level.

Very helpful! Thanks!

Great tip.....thanks for sharing..

Nice to see you... Love to watching you...

great! no bs, straight to the point. thank you.

Love your presentation man

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cap'n!

Love the tips

Absolute quality how to videos.

Watch this video today. And yes I did that adjustment and the follow up test. I have a 2020 Icebear mojo magic trike 150cc gy6 clone. I've been having stalling issue's, so far checked vacuum and fuel lines. Did find the line attached to manifold was bent badly. The also did check that Virberello Scooter Tips that check was about sparkplug wire. When I did found that the coil end wasn't screwed down also check the tightness of wires one actually heard and felt a click. After that zip tied coil end down to the frame. I'm new to motorcycling and not a mechanic. Do you offer video on how to hook up top box and tail light wiring.

The cb300r I just got last week has the same 10mms of freeplay you showed here. Mentioned it to the dealer when I bought it "nah thats fine, its actually better that way" def gonna get this done before my next ride.

@EllaBananas

2 жыл бұрын

Oh fuck. ok i hope i dont have to tear off the plastics for this. I mean its a naked bike but still. Damn. Maybe I shouodve made them fix it.

Great stuff! 😍

Super beginner here... Thx bro! I was hating all that fckn slack. Fixing minor things like things makes me want to learn more and keep riding. I knew something wasn't feeling right with all that dead zone.

Good stuff, this is absolutely essential, just test rode a bike and the throttle lag was really off putting.

Very useful tip.

What a sweet looking CBR!

@henrikforsberg683

3 жыл бұрын

That black/red is gorgeous!

Have a brand new Kawasaki Z400, first bike, and the amount of play is insane. Even for it being my first bike ever it is super annoying how much I have to twist the throttle to get it to engage. Will be trying out the method in the video when I get a chance.

I prefer to have approximately the same throttle play that you showed at first. I tried adjusting it and felt uncomfortable, maybe for some sports bike or aggressive riding it could be beneficial, but for me that extra play helps my hand to relax and feel precisely the moment the throttle starts or stops being pulled. Like the initial slack in a trigger.

@MrDeepseadweller

3 жыл бұрын

I used to think the same, but once you become accustomed to almost zero free play it’s hard to go back.

Hey Ari, could you please demystify throttle body balancing? How to do it, when to do it and should you do it?

@nightsta1ker1

3 жыл бұрын

Its actually simple if you have the right tools. Nothing mystifying about it. But it is basically impossible if you don't have the gauges or the right screw driver that can get into those tight spaces. Your service manual should have guidelines on when to do it. And should you? If you have the tools, manual, and are comfortable working on your bike, then yeah, you should. Save yourself some serious $$. If not... then you should just take it in. Hope that helps.

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Syncing - short for syncronizing - the carbs (or throttle bodies on EFI bikes) is the process of checking and adjusting the carburetors to ensure they’re passing the same volume of air and fuel, as determined by intake vacuum measured at a hose or nipple on each carburetor flange. Over time the linkage that connects the carburetors will wear, causing variances in intake vacuum. Out-of-sync fueling will result in a rough or erratic idle, excessive engine vibration, and other issues, so it’s important to periodically adjust the linkage to ensure all the carbs are opening and closing in lockstep.

@fjallmann

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot you guys! @ari, would you be doing a video on this at some point?

@Prabs95

3 жыл бұрын

@@fjallmann +1 on the video.

Ari please make a video on tuning your clutch grip zone

Thank You...

I’ve been getting annoyed by all the free play with my throttle and now I be happy with little to none! Thank you 😂

Merry Christmas 🎄 guys :)

Sloppy throttles with excessive play are common in most manufacturers' demo fleets, and it doesn't make a good impression. Demo teams, spend a few minutes each day and dial 'em in!

Ari could do a video on "How to check your tire pressure" and I'd watch it. I just really like his short and to the point maintenance videos and enjoy watching even if it's something I've done a 1000+ times.

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, well tire pressure is a topic I've got on the list so you might get the chance. Tire pressure is pretty important and often ignored!

Dude! Thank you

Great content :) Just one thing to add: Ride-by-wire is getting more and more common an new motorcycles and nowadays a lot of those systems do not have throttle cables anymore. So if you have a new - I dunno - Triumph for example - don't bother.

@actstuntcam

3 жыл бұрын

You don't need to anyway, because ride-by-wire already feels like a sloppy throttle cable. - LOL.

i hate the big slack too. Good vid.

Ahh yes. Wish I knew this and clutch adjustment in the first month of getting my bike

Brilliant 👌🏼

holy shit, pardon my language but this video just saved my ass a LOT of confusion and sleep. THANK YOU

Ari could I get you to do the barrel adjuster for a 20 cbr650r there is so much out there not for that bike and it’s a hassle thank you

My bike feels so much better now, thanks

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Please make video for valve adjustment..

Any suggestions on how to increase the resistance on a ride by wire throttle grip?

Holy moly the difference this made! SUBSCRIBE

Could you please show us how to maintain/clean floating type disk brake calipers next time?

@AriH211

3 жыл бұрын

I'll add it to the list, but all ya gotta do is make sure the buttons are working properly and not worn (too sloppy) or restricted due to grime.