Alright so, here I am with yet another problem. I'm really sorry everyone. This time, my throttle is sticking. It's stuck since I got it but I never really cared, but my friend rode it (Who is older and more experienced) told me I shouldn't even be riding it until it's fixed. Now, it's not like I twist the throttle and continue to shoot down the road until some unfortunate wall has the pleasure of stopping me, it just doesn't snap back into place. I can roll off it no problem and brake. I originally hoped since the bike was kept in the elements when I got it, the grip was just sticky or something, but after a little Googling I found it could be a carb issue, which I have no experience with. Should I spray some WD40 in between the grip and see how that works? If Google taught me correctly, I should be able to follow the throttle cable, and pull that and see if it snaps back, so I know if it's a carb issue or a grip issue, is that right? Again, thank you so much for all the help,and for putting up with my endless questions

 

Has the bike fallen over on the throttle (right) side?. The bar weight can interfere with the throttle return & its just a matter of loosening the throttle housing (starter button & so on) & moving ever so slightly to the left. Or, could be the cable needs a good lube, some bike shops have spay lube & a specific attachment for the job. Try these before you start having to pull things apart

 

After looking over the bike more after I got it, I'm sure it has been dropped on both sides. I'll try your suggestions though. So, loosen the whole assembly on the right, but do I slide the assembly or the grip itself? If that doesn't work I'll go to my local bike shop and see if they have something like that, thank you very much

 

If the bike got dropped on its right side your handlebar might be bent like mine was. Take off your grip and throttle housing and look at it if you can't tell from just looking at it. I bent mine back to shape with a cast iron pipe, just make sure someone holds the bike so you don't tip it. If your handle bar is straight you most likely have the cables routes incorrectly or they are gummed up/pinched. Cbr manual calls for a light weight cable oil to lube them, I got some at autozone. Good luck, mine drove me crazy but now its all good

 

Problem is most often due to throttle cable needing to be lubed or gunk that has built up between the clip-on and the throttle tube. If you take off the bar end and the throttle still sticks, it is one of the above, and most likely the latter.

You need to remove the throttle assembly from the clip-on. Usually you can loosen the whole thing enough to slide it down the clip-on with removing it, cleaning as you go. It is okay to lube the clip-on, but DO NOT USE WD40. Use a really light oil, like bicycle chain lube. Don't use much. Apply the oil and work the throttle tube back into position. Tighten everything and work the throttle to spread the lube. Should snap back like new again.

Do this before taking it to a shop. No point in wasting your money.

 

I might just have to spend the money at a show. What is the clip on? Is the throttle assembly where the kill switch and starter button is? I feel like I might cause more harm than good here, being so new to bikes.

 

The clip-on is the handle bar. There is a left and right clip-on. Yes, the throttle assembly is where the kill and starter switches are. Is it probably secured to the clip on by two screws. Once the screws are out the assembly (including throttle tube) should slide freely.