Yes, it's a right PITA to adjust, especially with the small opening provided under the bonnet for pedal access.
You do want just a bit of slack to ensure full closure of the throttle plate and to allow for any relative movement of the engine. As long as it's not wanting to come off the bell crank then I would be inclined to leave it alone. If you do try to adjust it, you will understand why I say that.
Dan is right, an adjuster at the throttle body end, or even somewhere in the middle would be easy enough to do. However when I shortened my throttle cable from the 'big loop' configuration to one using a cable guide like the newer machines, I found I couldn't remove the cable without lifting the body as it was effectively clamped between body and chassis at the front, so just did the job in situ. I have all the bits to make a new cable (flanders.com is a good source in the U.S., as would be pretty much any motorcycle shop) but will wait for winter to do it right.
Last edited by Bitsobrits; 30/07/20 08:18 PM.
