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DODO``
4th May 2012, 17:06
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I've just noticed an oil? grease? leakage at the throttle grip??

can I just get away with wiping it off or should I find the source of the leak? I didn't even know there were any grease used in there..

I have a cramp buster installed... could this cramp buster cause the grease to squeeze out??

What the heck is it!?!??? anybody know??:blink::blink:

The Lone Rider
4th May 2012, 17:16
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I've just noticed an oil? grease? leakage at the throttle grip??

can I just get away with wiping it off or should I find the source of the leak? I didn't even know there were any grease used in there..

I have a cramp buster installed... could this cramp buster cause the grease to squeeze out??

What the heck is it!?!??? anybody know??:blink::blink:

Undo the screw on the bar end weights, and pull off the bar end. Take a photo of that and put it up.

The Singing Chef
4th May 2012, 17:23
263133263132263134


I've just noticed an oil? grease? leakage at the throttle grip??

can I just get away with wiping it off or should I find the source of the leak? I didn't even know there were any grease used in there..

I have a cramp buster installed... could this cramp buster cause the grease to squeeze out??

What the heck is it!?!??? anybody know??:blink::blink:

It seems that your throttle fluid has escaped,

Madness
4th May 2012, 17:24
Throttle fluid is usually either blue or green, unless......

DODO``
4th May 2012, 17:25
Undo the screw on the bar end weights, and pull off the bar end. Take a photo of that and put it up.



Here we go..

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DODO``
4th May 2012, 17:27
It seems that your throttle fluid has escaped,

so what do I do?? take it apart then change seals / o rings and replace oil / grease?? dosent feel like fluid feels lot like grease..


Throttle fluid is usually either blue or green, unless......

unless??

Subike
4th May 2012, 17:28
Here we go..

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the K Y gell is not recommended to be used by your right hand in this application!

Its just lubrication to stop the shaft getting sticky.

Nothing to worry about .

Madness
4th May 2012, 17:29
unless??

Unless it's brown :msn-wink:

The Singing Chef
4th May 2012, 17:29
so what do I do?? take it apart then change seals / o rings and replace oil / grease?? dosent feel like fluid feels lot like grease..



unless??

You will have to get what's called a Throttle balloon, it fits into the bar and pumps fluid throughout the bar into the throttle. You can pick one up from Repco for about $15? Then just a matter of getting some Motul Thottle Fluid from Red Baron etc... and filling it up. You may want to change the gasket as well.

The Lone Rider
4th May 2012, 17:32
I'd be inclined to agree

Looks like a bit of lube, that has been pigmented by the plasticized rubber grip. If the buster is a new addition to the hand grip, that might causing it to squeeze out.

If you have a bit of money... my solution would be buy some different grips and chuck them on :oP

Otherwise, wipe it off and monitor it over time

DODO``
4th May 2012, 17:33
the K Y gell is not recommended to be used by your right hand in this application!

Its just lubrication to stop the shaft getting sticky.

Nothing to worry about .



Pahahahah! Im a lefty.. haha or was that too much information LOL

yup good to know its nothing serious, :eek:

DODO``
4th May 2012, 17:35
I'd be inclined to agree

Looks like a bit of lube, that has been pigmented by the plasticized rubber grip. If the buster is a new addition to the hand grip, that might causing it to squeeze out.

If you have a bit of money... my solution would be buy some different grips and chuck them on :oP

Otherwise, wipe it off and monitor it over time

Yes the buster is the new addition. yeah, cool cool good to know its nothing serious, haha it freaked me out for a sec there... haha :msn-wink:

skippa1
4th May 2012, 20:42
You will have to get what's called a Throttle balloon, it fits into the bar and pumps fluid throughout the bar into the throttle. You can pick one up from Repco for about $15? Then just a matter of getting some Motul Thottle Fluid from Red Baron etc... and filling it up. You may want to change the gasket as well.

dont forget to do the left side or they will be out of balance:shit:

The Singing Chef
4th May 2012, 21:11
dont forget to do the left side or they will be out of balance:shit:

:shutup: I forgot that part! Take heed Dodo, remember both sides or you motorcycle will only turn right.

Oscar
4th May 2012, 21:15
Spooge.














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FJRider
4th May 2012, 21:18
Yellow power bands are prone to leakage ...

skippa1
4th May 2012, 21:18
:shutup: I forgot that part! Take heed Dodo, remember both sides or you motorcycle will only turn right.

listen.......he knows what he is talking about.....:blink:

The Singing Chef
4th May 2012, 21:25
listen.......he knows what he is talking about.....:blink:

I do? First I have heard of this... :shifty:

I am sure you will be fine Dodo, as long as you don't go into any roundabout's you will be fine.

baptist
4th May 2012, 21:33
Unless it's brown :msn-wink:

So if it's brown does that mean the bike has s#@t itself good and proper? :innocent:

Madness
4th May 2012, 21:37
So if it's brown does that mean the bike has s#@t itself good and proper? :innocent:

The brown stuff is either blue or green stuff that has gone bad. It eventually loses its hygroscopic properties and can fail to provide enough flow whilst tipping from side to side, such as when going through roundabouts.

Trade it in. Quick.

skippa1
4th May 2012, 21:43
The brown stuff is either blue or green stuff that has gone bad. It eventually loses its hygroscopic properties and can fail to provide enough flow whilst tipping from side to side, such as when going through roundabouts.

Trade it in. Quick.

that right there is some good advice....trade in.....shes dying.....:blink:

The Singing Chef
4th May 2012, 22:24
Get George to check your new bike out and ask him to check specifically for the throttle fluid balloon. If he says "you have to be kidding" it is because it can be a time consuming job and he probably can't be bothered doing it.

skippa1
4th May 2012, 22:27
Get George to check your new bike out and ask him to check specifically for the throttle fluid balloon. If he says "you have to be kidding" it is because it can be a time consuming job and he probably can't be bothered doing it.

TFB faults are common....google it....:shit:

Flip
4th May 2012, 22:30
Don't listen to the others, it leaking its vital go juice.

Have it seen to before the bike slows and eventually stops.

DODO``
5th May 2012, 00:48
I'm leaning when to stop taking comments seriously in KB now.. haha :bleh::bleh::bleh:

gammaguy
5th May 2012, 01:49
I'm leaning when to stop taking comments seriously in KB now.. haha :bleh::bleh::bleh:

that will be the trouble-you have a throttle tube-prone to leakage

the modern ones are all tubeless,much more reliable.

Make sure you carry along your tube repair kit.

The Singing Chef
5th May 2012, 08:28
I'm leaning when to stop taking comments seriously in KB now.. haha :bleh::bleh::bleh:

What are you doing leaning? You could be fixing your throttle balloon.

Yea a serious comment on KB with something useful inside it is like the second coming of Jesus.

DODO``
5th May 2012, 14:51
hahaha:woohoo::woohoo: