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Accelerator Cable
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:31 pm
by 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
re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:21 pm
by ttc
mine's still the original
re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:40 pm
by Smitty
huh?
my two (for on and off) are originals...16yo
what do you do?
re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:08 pm
by Neka79
u must have the thing damn tight...never snapped one, ever, in abt 10 bikes...
re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:16 am
by 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?
Re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:37 am
by Jonno
zxsixr03 wrote: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
re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 10:15 am
by 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
re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:45 pm
by 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
re: Accelerator Cable
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:01 pm
by 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.