Is throttle cable free play bad?

Does more free play give you more throttle lag?

It seems on the few bikes Ive had setting the cable free play to standard (3-5mm) causes a delay in acceleration when opening the throttle, causing the bike to surge forward. I set it between 1-2mm and I get more control during roll on/off of acceleration. Does this makes sense?

My main question is: is it bad for the cable/engine to have free play set to 1-2mm, coz I mucho prefer it?

[yorkie_chris]

Makes no difference, just have it so it does not rev engine at full lock. Make sure return cable has a little slack in it though, if you have both too tight throttle will stick.

I always adjust mine so its pretty much instant but obviously without it revving the bike on lock. Your new R6 will be fly by wire though won't it??? can you adjust them???

Is see free play as good for two reasons.

1. You release tension on the cables hopefully prolonging their life.
2. When you hit a bump you are less likely to accidently accelorate.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by beabert

2. When you hit a bump you are less likely to accidently accelorate.

Only if you've got the throttle closed already

yep, i coast alot lol.

Ive got about 3mm play, but would like less. Unfortunately the R6 is nowhere near as easy to work on like the SV. I'll need to take the thing apart to get inside

Originally Posted by N8te rider

Ive got about 3mm play, but would like less. Unfortunately the R6 is nowhere near as easy to work on like the SV. I'll need to take the thing apart to get inside

No need to take the bike apart, underneath the throttle towards the headstock you will see the two throttle cables, you can adjust the freeplay from there

Originally Posted by Holdup

No need to take the bike apart, underneath the throttle towards the headstock you will see the two throttle cables, you can adjust the freeplay from there

I did notice the two cables with what look like plastic adjusters, but they didn't budge and didnt want to use pliers on em. Will have another look though

The R6 is fly by wire isn't it. No cables that link it to the throttle bodies.