Throttle Cable Alignment - Rubbing at Idle

Many are just like this especially with thicker cables. It is caused usually by the cable tension applied as you pull back on the throttle. When you advance the throttle the cable and parts relax a bit. You can tweak the cable mount or throttle arm just enough to help keep it more centered, but may not go completely away. Touching  isn't necessarily bad. You can also apply a tad of lube there too.

Thanks, Roger.  I was thinking of 'tweaking' the bracket just a tad and will also apply a dab of lithium grease there as well.  And yes, the rubbing is at it's worst when pulling the throttle back and at full cable tension rather than when manually working the throttle arm from the engine side.

Thanks again.

Tim

The cable move linearly and the throttle rotates so it will never be centered.
You could try applying a piece of Teflon Heat Shrink Tubing over the cable to prevent metal to metal contact.

Yeah I get that and of course the cable rubs along the entire length of the shield anyway but it is much more pronounced at the aformentioned location.  Teflon heat shrink is a good idea and would likely completely remove the rough drag feeling at the throttle handle knob.  I'll try a little grease first and maybe your idea if I'm not totally happy with the results.

Thanks.

Tim