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Proper routing for the throttle cable - help!

Fuel System: Gas (Petrol) tanks, Carburators
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Proper routing for the throttle cable - help!

Post by GG » Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:36 pm

Hi everyone,

I purchased a throttle cable that was for shorter handlebars than I have. So I'm trying to make the most efficient route for the cable so the bike doesn't rev over 6000 rpm's every time I turn to the right! What is the correct / most efficient routing for the cable? The new one is only a bit shorter, so I think I can make it work. But I've tried different routings, and the last one is worse yet!

Help, anyone!

GG

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Post by e3steve » Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:34 am

Model of 305?

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Post by e3steve » Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:48 am

e3steve wrote:Model of 305?
OK, just found your other post.

Throttle cable routes, with the metal elbow kicked slightly forward, between (above) the r/h headlight ear and the bucket, over the tank's front support then, depending on the remaining length of the tails from the splitter, down along the r/h/s of the frame (splitter falls naturally to the right and beneath the frame top-tube).

Leave the elbow locknut, at the throttle grip housing, loose and move the handlebar h/o to h/o and see where the most compromising exit angle is; you want it to take a natural route when more or less dead-ahead.

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Throttle routing

Post by GG » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:41 am

Thanks E3steve! I'll give it a try. I appreciate the help,

GG

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throttle cable routing

Post by jleewebb » Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:37 pm

couple of pics...
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throttle cable correct 3.JPG
throttle cable correct 2.JPG
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Throttle routing

Post by GG » Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:07 pm

Hi Jleewebb,

Excelent pics! I don't have mine routed that way, definitely. So I will probably gain enough to make it work well. It's good the seat and tank come off so easily on these bikes!

Thanks for the good fotos!

GG

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routing

Post by jleewebb » Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:28 pm

I notice Steve's directions have cable routed over the front gas tank support...maybe try it both ways and see which is best for you...
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