Throttle setting

[HajiWasAPunk]

I just put a new throttle on my CR 125 (the grip and the plastic below it) connected to the existing cable and cable house. Before, it wouldn't idle w/o giving it a little gas, now it seems to idle high with no throttle necessary. Is this a matter of preference or should I want it in a range that it will "die" if no throttle is applied?

And how do I adjust it anyway? My understanding is that the screw on the throttle housing adjusts the radius of the throttle from smaller to bigger?
Thanks,

 

[steverm250]

r u sure you got the right sleeve. it should be the same as before. i find it is best not to have an idle because it tends to foul the plug.

 

[HajiWasAPunk]

I'm almost laughing at how simple this was, but that little screw on the housing that adjusts the free play did the trick, tighter = "more free play", I had it real loose and it was starting with the throttle already "on".

Man I'm glad I didn't spend $75 at the shop to figure that one out :bang: :)

 

[viking20]

Always have a bit of free play in the cable , and adjust the idle on the idle screw. Also check the cable is installed/routed correct by turning the bars from side to side afterwards. NOT funny when the engine suddenly revs , when the bars are turned !
Unless the bike sits idling with the choke on , or is running really rich , it will not foul plugs !