titansedriver Posted February 22, 2011 #1 Posted February 22, 2011 Heeeeeeeeelp!!!!!---I removed my throttle cables and disassembled my starter button and cruise control to clean the contacts--got that accomplished---NOW---how do I get the cables back into the throttle grip???
titansedriver Posted February 22, 2011 Author #2 Posted February 22, 2011 I suppose I'm waiting and hoping that someone has come up with a solution that doesn't require me tearing all the fairing off to get to some kinda adjustment---I have run the adjusting screw all the way out to give it as much slack as possible and it STIL will not go back into the slots--I install the backl one first--then tried to rotate the throttle to install the front one--no luck--reversed procedure--no luck--.....evry tiny bit I rotatye the throttle to install one side it pulls from the other side removing that much cable----I'm going NUTS here!!!!
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 #3 Posted February 23, 2011 I'm replying just so you know that you're not being ignored. I don't know why you can't get them back in after increasing the slack... you got them out, they should go back in. Someone will respond eventually...
Venturous Randy Posted February 23, 2011 #4 Posted February 23, 2011 Many times the cable housing will be pulled out far enough in the connection box under the fairing that it will make the cable seem too short when it does not go back into the housing. You may be able to follow the cable housing from the carbs and see if it is seating up in the connection box. RandyA
dingy Posted February 23, 2011 #5 Posted February 23, 2011 What might help is to block the carbs at about half throttle. Pull the left side cover and you will be able to see carb linkage. Use a small piece of wood to block linkage arm between the front and rear carb from going all the way shut. May have someone use a screwdriver as a block while you work on cables at handle bar. Next option isn't real pretty. You have to pull the left front fairing and the inner fairing to get at the cruise control throttle cable junction box and split cables there. But if you got them off without doing this, then blocking carbs open should work. Gary
dingy Posted February 23, 2011 #6 Posted February 23, 2011 Something else that may help is to reverse the order that you are putting them on the grip. Whatever one you have on now, take it off and put other one on first and see if that helps. Gary
titansedriver Posted February 23, 2011 Author #7 Posted February 23, 2011 Shoot I Reversed those suckers so many times I lost count (lol)!
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 #8 Posted February 23, 2011 Shoot I Reversed those suckers so many times I lost count (lol)! I haven't had these things apart all that often but I do recall that when I did, they can sometimes be a bit "tricky" to get back on. I've found that using a needle nose pliers helps.
friesman Posted February 23, 2011 #9 Posted February 23, 2011 Shoot I Reversed those suckers so many times I lost count (lol)! I snapped a throttle cable on mine and was going to attempt a change on my own, but this settles it, i am taking my 85 in for the fix after hearing how many issues youre havin! Good luck with it! Brian
bongobobny Posted February 23, 2011 #10 Posted February 23, 2011 Uhhhh, just guessing, but perhaps a spring hook?? Have you tried with the handlebars turned to the side?
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 #11 Posted February 23, 2011 Have you tried with the handlebars turned to the side? That's a good point ... turn the handlebars all the way to the right or left and see if it helps.
titansedriver Posted February 23, 2011 Author #12 Posted February 23, 2011 Hey Guys!---Guess what I found AFTER I broke the white plastic retainer on the throttle?----An adjustment screw just as the cable is coming off the carburator linkage!-----Now my delima is this---Does ANYBODY have a new throttle that I can purchase??---I'm looking on FleaBay but can only find an 83 model with only the on- off button and start button---Mines an 89 with the cruise controls and am not sure I can take the throttle off the 83 and make it work---.................................Thanks for all the advice Guys---and I sure hope someones got one lying around:fingers-crossed-emo.............................................Larry
Yammer Dan Posted February 23, 2011 #13 Posted February 23, 2011 No parts that new. Usually Flea-Bay best bet but might be able to get new one.
dingy Posted February 23, 2011 #14 Posted February 23, 2011 Hey Guys!---Guess what I found AFTER I broke the white plastic retainer on the throttle?----An adjustment screw just as the cable is coming off the carburator linkage!-----Now my delima is this---Does ANYBODY have a new throttle that I can purchase??---I'm looking on FleaBay but can only find an 83 model with only the on- off button and start button---Mines an 89 with the cruise controls and am not sure I can take the throttle off the 83 and make it work---.................................Thanks for all the advice Guys---and I sure hope someones got one lying around:fingers-crossed-emo.............................................Larry I believe that the twist hand grip portion is interchangeable. I may have one laying in garage if that is what you need. It is yours for shipping cost if I can find it. The black rubber hand grip part is not real pretty as I recall. Gary
Rocket Posted February 24, 2011 #15 Posted February 24, 2011 I believe that the twist hand grip portion is interchangeable. I may have one laying in garage if that is what you need. It is yours for shipping cost if I can find it. The black rubber hand grip part is not real pretty as I recall. Gary A new throttle tube & grip assy is listed at Partshark.com for $33.79 GRIP ASY 26H-26240-00-00
titansedriver Posted February 24, 2011 Author #16 Posted February 24, 2011 GREAT!---the twist hand grip part is exactly what I need!--Has the 2 "eyelets" in it to insert the cables through...............................I've never exchanged parts on here before--not sure how to do it (I'm an E-bay addict) lol!....................................Larry
dingy Posted February 24, 2011 #17 Posted February 24, 2011 GREAT!---the twist hand grip part is exactly what I need!--Has the 2 "eyelets" in it to insert the cables through...............................I've never exchanged parts on here before--not sure how to do it (I'm an E-bay addict) lol!....................................Larry PM sent Gary
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now