I have a 2003 ds 650 baja and i have a problem when it's cold and wet my thorottle sticks, and won't return automaticly.. any idea's? Also I put a new tie rod end on and it seems to not be in line as far as both front tires pointing stright, even though they look stright ,,, Can you guys help??

 

Check cable first

 

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Text the cable is brand new, i had a 2002 that froze also during very cold races with water, should i try to oil it or anti freeze?

 

I GUESS IT COULD BE THE CARB, HUH ? I HAVE TO PULL THE THUMB THROTLLE BACK MANUALY IT'S LIKE CRUISE! I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE CREEK WINTER AND IT KEPT GOING 45 WITH NO HANDS FOR LIKE A MILE, IT HAS VERY FUNNY

 

Text WHAT IF IT IS THE CARB?

 

WD40 ALL OF IT

 

Text THE ONLY TIME IT DOES THIS IS WHEN IT'S BELOW FREEZING AND WATER IS SPLASHED ALL OVER THE MACHINE. I AM SURE ITS A WATER FREEZING SOME WHERE TYPE OF PROBLEM, BUT IS IT THE CABLE ,CARB (inside or out?) PLUS I DON'T THINK WATER GETS IN THE THUMB DEAL ON THE HANDLE BARS...

 

I would think that it would have to be REAL cold to have water freeze on the throttle linkage of a running engine, I know carbs can frost over but the exhaust runs close enough that I think you may have a different problem. Maybe the needle is sticking in the up position? Maybe some varnish on the throttle blade? I would wash and lube everything, that should keep anything from freezing, and see if the problem stays. I would also take a close look at how the cable is routed through the frame, it may be binding. I know it's kind of a pain but the only way to know for sure is to remove the cable from the carb to see what is binding...

 

If it is less than 6 months old,it is still under factory warranty.
If so,take it back to your dealer and let him deal with it.