BMW K1200LT DIY Throttle Cables Replacement

[@sdmackpictures]

Excellent video. I’m having my cables changed tomorrow. 2000 LT.

[@daviddionne8296]

Great Video. My throttle was sticking. Thinking it was an issue with the cables and lubrication. Just got done taking it apart. Found that the grip itself was sticking. Couple of hits with some oil took care of the problem. I will still lube the cables since I've gone the far. I would suggest that if sticking is a problem, first squirt some penetrating oil between the grip and the housing and see if it loosens up. Might save you some time a a lengthy repair.

[@apxl8r1]

when I got my 2002 LT, the throttle cables were very sticky although they look like they were in good condition. I didn't see any frayed cables. I replace them with the upgraded throttle cables from BMW and what a huge difference. This should be a standard fix for any earlier LT

[@zycoBR]

It's incredible, but all the maintenance servicing of the LT is always a Great job, you have to do it at home if you have conditions like I do with mine.

[@simontveide1429]

If you are carefull you can hook the cables on the throttle pulley with a long screwdriver without taking airboks off.. 😃😃 Just pull on the cruise control cable, to turn the throttle.. 😁😁

[@thehighwayman93]

thank you so much for the video, I am looking forward to doing this job. however, I did get confused a bit, you said you needed to make some adjustments by the handle bar, is it because the green wire was not letting the throttle bodies come all the way back down? so you used a wrench on the green cable by the handlebar to loose it a bit? I just really dont want to get stuck there. thank you

[@babyreps365]

Awesome video sir. I'm looking at buying a k1200lt 2000. The cruise isn't working on it any ideas? Any other mechanical stuff I should look out for?

[@AutomotiveComputerDiagnostics]

Hello,do this cables same open and close?

[@jerrybehrens5173]

Thank you so much for all the videos . I've owned my 1200 lt one week and love it it's the first BMW Ive owned , and have been beng watching your videos . I'm elbo deep in throttle cable replacement I did things a little different and removed the entire throttle bodys with the air box and found where what looks like return line is cracked and leaking have you seen this ? Also my shift indicator doesn't work all the time do you have a fix for that ? Thank you for your time .

[@jerrybehrens5173]

Found video the hose I was talking about it's the crankcase vent thank you

[@prosperssebagala2504]

Hello brother, what's the upgraded throttle cables part number please??? Thanks

[@MarkReedman]

Hi Kirk I wonder if there is an easy way to lubricate the original cables to extend their life. Great tutorial thanks.

[@johnherrera1322]

Never never lubricate modern-day cables they will lock up and break just like Kirk's cable did because he lubricated them there is a sleeve inside all modern cables that's self lubricates don't try to put anything in there

[@johnherrera1322]

I work at California BMW Triumph in Mountain View calif for 16 years

[@MarkReedman]

@@johnherrera1322 Hi John I'll take your advice thanks and won't try to lubricate the cables. It might be something other than my cables to get that throttle to snap back and could be lack of use. what are your thoughts?

[@johnherrera1322]

Hey Mark try taking your throttle off The Handlebar clean the inside of the throttle tube and The Handlebar really really good and just put just a dab just a tiny dab of waterproof grease on The Handlebar put it all back together and she made work just fine

[@MarkReedman]

@@johnherrera1322 Yeah thanks John its only got low kms so I'll try that thanks mate

[@jubiletabustamanteserrano2446]

Buen trabajo de los cables del acelerador .

[@shamoy1000]

That "as usual" step is mentally the hardest step to get past. My cruise control stops working when the temperature goes into the low 40s. I read that it might be a throttle cable adjustment. I'm open to suggestions to fixing the problem.

[@MauroEUA]

Hey Good afternoon. I'm having a problem with the rpm of my bmw 2002 r1150r. When I stop in the signal or I take my hand off the accelerator, the motorcycle dies. I changed spark plugs, new gas, new air filter the mechanic said i have a fuel injector problem... i bought a two new but this has the same problem. what could it be? thank you so much

[@MrDanielucilie]

Ciao Kirck. Come posso instalare uno indicatore di marcia elettronico sul mio LT? Thanks very much for your help.

[@kirksmotorrad]

L'interruttore dell'indicatore potrebbe essere danneggiato. È quello tondo accanto al cilindro slave. È necessario rimuovere il forcellone per arrivarci.

[@MrDanielucilie]

@@kirksmotorradno no quelo funziona. Voglio aggiungere un altro indicatore di marcia sul bordo Quelli elettronici che si trovano su ebay. Quello suo originale non lo vedo.. 🤗

[@brianbellew7341]

Do you have a link of where I can get the update kit im in Canada and can't seem to find it

[@kirksmotorrad]

You should be able to order if from Revzilla I think.

[@brianbellew7341]

I cant seem to find it anywhere and the one on my dads bike is broke

[@kirksmotorrad]

@@brianbellew7341 For some reason I thought this was for brake lines... Throttle cables are dealer only parts. You will need to contact your local BMW dealer and have them ordered

[@brianbellew7341]

Ok thanks I will call them

[@BobDawber]

is the GT similar?

[@kirksmotorrad]

yes

[@BobDawber]

@@kirksmotorrad Can you tell me where I can get a set with everything I need? I need to do this job and will have your video with me as a guide.

[@Tahoe0512]

Where did you get new cables?

[@kirksmotorrad]

BMW only parts

[@klaasvanderwerf7412]

super!

[@libertyman3072]

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[@robbrown3527]

Hi have a k1200 GT with the flat 4 K motor... I have a cruise control issue and the shop up here in Canada went through the test procedure and it failed the test always when it came to the throttle cable Area. It seems to me like My throttle cables might be a little on the rigid side is it makes my risk tired but I had a intermittent cruise control functioning for a time and quit totally altogether. Is this a cable issue only or it was suggested that there's a switch in a general area with a short cable on it That could possibly be part of my problem but was never diagnosed ? Can you help me Determine What the next step is ? Rob 204 880 2475

[@robbrown3527]

My k1200gt is a 2004

[@kirksmotorrad]

I posted this video a few months ago to help those with Cruise issues. Be sure to read through the comments as well on it. I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4S9lHSsobGemtU