Accelerator Cable

[zxsixr03]

How many have u guys been through?? this will my 3rd in the 3yrs why is this as their not cheap $100 a pop, i like the throttle with nearly no play and nice and snappy would this contribute...

Much appreciated

[ttc]

mine's still the original

[Smitty]

huh?
my two (for on and off) are originals...16yo

what do you do?

[Neka79]

u must have the thing damn tight...never snapped one, ever, in abt 10 bikes...

[Glen]

I've never done a throttle cable in 30 odd years of road, track and dirt bikes. Sounds like you might have a problem with the routing or something else.

Do they all snap in the same spot?

[Jonno]

How many have u guys been through?? this will my 3rd in the 3yrs why is this as their not cheap $100 a pop, i like the throttle with nearly no play and nice and snappy would this contribute...

Much appreciated

It must be the way it is routed through the frame or under the tank, might be getting a kink and placing extra stress on it. Just my $0.20

[greenman43]

Are you keeping the cable lubed ? Once a year I squirt a bit of chain lube down mine ; improves both life and feel, definitely recommended.

Cheers,
Brian

[zxsixr03]

Nah i 've never lubed it myself but it gets done at regular service, i've never snapped one but just run out of adjustment???

Cheers

[photomike666]

Have you looked into Nylon cables? They're a tad more expensive than traditional steel but last longer. Is the $100+ including fitting? Seems a bit on the steep side.