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Offline AndyH

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Pull-throttle cable install
« on: August 16, 2017, 09:39:12 AM »
Hi folks, I'm having a battle figuring out how to install the "pull" throttle cable on my CB500K1 at the throttle grip end. 
The grip housing is threaded, and the "pull" cable is also threaded, but not on a separate ferrule like the "push" cable is.  I should mention that the throttle housing is a new replacement.
Has the PO left me with a non-standard cable, or am I missing something?

Here's a pic of the cable at the throttle grip end.


« Last Edit: August 16, 2017, 10:43:14 AM by Himble »
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1971 CB750K1
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1978 Suzuki GS750E
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1971 Yamaha CT2 175
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Re: "Pull" throttle cable install
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2017, 09:47:12 AM »
That is the correct cable. Easiest if you fit the push or return cable to the housing first, then fit the pull or opening cable.

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Re: "Pull" throttle cable install
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2017, 09:51:14 AM »
Fair enough, but how do I actually thread the cable end into the grip housing?   Remove the cable altogether and spin it around onto the housing?  How far in should I go?   Just doesn't compute!!  :o ??? ::) :-\
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: "Pull" throttle cable install
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2017, 10:23:07 AM »
Yes, remove the cable end and spin it in the housing, I use midway down the thread as a starting point. It's a pain to do, but not difficult, not the best design but it works!

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Re: "Pull" throttle cable install
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2017, 10:36:50 AM »
Yes, remove the cable end and spin it in the housing, I use midway down the thread as a starting point. It's a pain to do, but not difficult, not the best design but it works!

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Thanks Hairygit!   I'll get spinnin'!  ;D
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Pull-throttle cable install
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2017, 11:09:12 AM »
I changed my handlebars the other week and had to swap the throttle lever and switchgear over, so had to swap the two throttle cables. It wasn't an issue, although like you, I was bemused at first, that one cable, the pull one, had a revolving nut into the throttle body, but the push cable had a solid screwed fixing.

I just screwed the push cable fixing into the throttle body before I ran the throttle cable to the carbs. I didn't have to take the inner cable out of the outer cable. It was very straightforward. I also just screwed the fixing in about half way down the thread and nipped up the lock nut, although it physically can't unscrew, once installed, it does make for a tighter connection and stops the threads from fretting.
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Re: Pull-throttle cable install
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2017, 11:36:37 AM »
Cheers John!  Have just finished installing both push and pull cables as per Hairygit's post.  All good! 8)
« Last Edit: August 16, 2017, 11:43:21 AM by Himble »
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Pull-throttle cable install
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2017, 11:52:22 AM »
Cheers John!  Have just finished installing both push and pull cables as per Hairygit's post.  All good! 8)

Good to hear Himble. Enjoy riding it.
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Re: Pull-throttle cable install
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2017, 05:37:15 AM »
Cheers John!  Have just finished installing both push and pull cables as per Hairygit's post.  All good! 8)

Good to hear Himble. Enjoy riding it.

Cheers Jon!   I've still a way to go yet to complete the restoration.  See here for progress.
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

 

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