The brake cable under the joint in the handlebar is fraying and needs to be replaced before it snaps. How can I do this? We only got it 16months ago from Kiddicare

Make sure the throttle stop(the little star wheel under the right handlebar control) isn't tightened against the throttle. Also lube both the throttle and idle cables. If problem persists, either the cable is pinched near the steering head, or the cable is frayed inside and needs to be replaced. Good luck!

Hi - The cable from inside the Buzz handlebar is not available as a seperate spare part item. To obtain a replacement you need to replace the handlebar, which comes with all the required inner workings. If your Buzz is under 2 years old please contact your retailer with your proof of purchase to make a warranty claim. If it is over 2 years old or you do not have proof of purchase you should contact your customer services department. If you're in the UK please call 01284 413 141 Mon-Fri 8.30-4.30.

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The cable in the handlebar is not available as an individual item - to replace it you'll need the entire handlebar replaced.

If you are in the UK and the product is under 2 years old, please contact your retailer with your proof of purchase; They can either order a replacement handlebar for you to fit, or they can send your chassis to our engineers to fit a replacement, under the warranty terms and conditions.

If you are in the UK and the product is over 2 years old or you do not have proof of purchase you can order a replacement handlebar to fit yourself or book in the chassis for chargeable inspection and repair work required by phoning the customer service department on 01284 413 141 Mon-Fri 8.30-4.30. A replacement handlebar which will fit the 2007 model onwards is £50 plus £8 p+p. To book the unit in for the engineers to replace will be £60 and will include safety checks following repair work and courier delivery of the chassis back to your address. In addition to this you will need to make arrangements and cover costs for courier delivery of the product to our engineers.

If the product is a 2005 or 2006 model the current style handlebars do not fit straight on. In this instance the chassis will need to be sent to the engineers for them to provide replacement.

If you're not in the UK please visit www.quinny.com and select the country you're in, then use the "Contact Us" tab to be put in touch with the customer service department in your country.

You need to take the entire throttle control assembly off the handlebars and disconnect the cables from the carburetor. Check each cable for free movement. If you have a frayed cable, you will never get it to work correctly so check the cables. Now when you go to put the assembly back together make sure you put some thin grease on the handlebar and inside the throttle sleeve before you slide it up on the handlebar. Put white lithium grease in the area where the cables connect to the throttle sleeve the bolt the two halves of the switch housing together. Slide the switch and throttle assembly all the way up on the handlebars and then back it off about an 1/8" or so. This insures that the handlebar is not rubbing on the inside of the end of the throttle grip.

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Steve

I would guess that you have a bad front brake light switch. The switch in located in the right handlebar switch housing. To get to it, you'll have to loosen the adjusters on your throttle and idle cables. Then take out the two screws holding the switch housing halves together. Disconnect the throttle and idle cables from the throttle sleeve and carefully separate the two switch housing halves. The brake light switch is the small switch located in the front of the housing. You will have to de-solder the wires from the switch, replace the old switch with a new one by removing the screw that holds the switch in place, then re-solder the wires to the new switch.

Lubricate the handlebar and the inside of the throttle sleeve with some thin grease and install it back into the lower switch half. Reconnect the throttle and idle cables and carefully reassemble the two switch housing halves being very careful not to pinch any wires. Slide the throttle assemble all the way up against the front brake master cylinder. Readjust the two cables leaving just a bit of slack in each one. Turn the throttle wide open and let it go. The throttle should "snap" shut. If not, readjust the position of the throttle assembly on the handlebars and the cable adjustment until it does.

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Steve

I'd be willing to bet that you have gotten silicone on the outside of the bars between the handlebar and the throttle sleeve. But, let's try this first. Loosen the two screws that hold the right handlebar switch halves together. Once you get them loose, slide the throttle assembly and the switch housing towards the end of the handlebars about an 1/8" or so. Not much, just a bit to make sure the end of the handlebar is not rubbing inside the throttle grip at the very end. Tighten the screws and try the throttle now. If it works, tighten the two screws securely and loosen the bolts for the front brake master cylinder and slide it down against the handlebar switch housing so you brake light will work correctly.

If this doesn't work, try loosen the cables just a bit. If they're adjusted too tight, the throttle will stick.

If that doesn't work, you'll have to take the throttle sleeve back off the handlebars. Clean out the inside of the sleeve and the handlebars good. Then apply a thin even coat of white lithium grease to the inside of the throttle sleeve and on the outside of the handlebar. Slide the sleeve uo on the handlebar and work it around to make sure it moves absolutely freely. Then reconnect the cables and reassemble the switch housing. Adjust the cables and make sure the throttle works as it should.

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Steve

Get a pair of dikes to cut the frayed end of the cable from the cable, then the cable will slide out of the cable housing. If you have jammed the frayed end of the cable into the cable housing and you can't get to the other end of the cable to pull it out, use a clothes hanger to push the cable out.

Try this, Loosen the two bolts that holds the front master cylinder onto the handlebars. Slide the master cylinder as close to the right handlebar switch housing as possible. If that doesn't extinguish the light, your front brake light switch is probably broken.

To change the switch, you'll have to open the right handlebar switch housing by removeing the two bolts that holds it together, take the throttle and idle cables loose and get the lower housing loose from the handlebar. The switch is held into the inner face of the housing by a single screw. Take the switch loose and desolder the two wires leading to it. Replace the old switch with a new one and solder the original wires to the new switch. Reassemble the throttle assembly and the switch housing. Check the throttle for proper operation. Make sure the throttle "snaps" shut when you release the throttle grip. Improper assembly or adjustment of the throttle cables can cause the loss of control of the motorcycle resulting in serious injury or death.

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Steve

Loosen the two bolts that hold the front brake master cylinder on and push it back against the right handlebar switch housing as close as you can. If this does not extinguish the light, the front brake light switch is probably bad.

You'll have to open up the right handlebar switch housing, take the throttle cables loose, and seperate the two halves to get to the switch. I usually desolder the wires going to the switch, replace the switch with a new one and then resolder the wires.

Be careful when you put the handlebar switch housing back together. Do not pinch a wire. Also, make sure your throtte works smoothly and snaps shut when you release it.

Failure to insure the throttle contol works correctly could result in the lose of control of the motorcycle resulting in serious injury or death. Do the job correctly.

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Steve

Usually, if a brake light is staying on, it's because of the front brake light switch. The switch is located in the right handlebar switch housing and is operated by a tang on the backside of the brake lever. Try loosening the bolts that hold the front brake master cylinder on the handlebars and slide the master cylinder out on the bars so that it is as close to the right handlebar switch housing as possible. If this doesn't extinguish the brake light, the switch is probably bad and needs replacing.

To replace the switch, you'll have to take the switch housing apart. Loosen the throttle cables and remove the two screws that hold the switch housing together. Take the cables out of the throttle sleeve and get the switch housing away from the handlebars. Remove the small screw that holds the switch into the housing. The earlier models had the switch soldered in. Not sure about the later models but you'll have to either solder the wires for the new switch or plug them on. Reassemble the housing in the opposite order. Be careful when you adjust the throttle cables. The throttle must operate properly, smoothly, and snap shut when you release the throtttle. If the throttle does not operate properly it could result in serious injury or death. Make sure that throttle works right.

Good Luck
Steve