Fitting Throttle cables CB 750 K7

[Alexandlinda]

Greetings all. I have installed new throttle cables on my 750 K7 but I find that when the securing nuts on the guide pipes at the handlebar end are fully tightened, the rearmost one (has a little flange on the inner part) still has some slack in it meaning that the guide pipe can wiggle around. I have been reluctant to apply much force as the alloy of the swithc housing is notoriously weak. Am I missing something? If anyone can enlighten me that would be great.

Thanks

Alex

[Skoti]

Cheap and nasty aftermarket cables.
You could cut a slot in an aluminium washer and place it on the end of the flange then tighten up the nut.

That worked for me.

Good luck

Skoti

[Alexandlinda]

Thanks for the tip which sound like a solution. The cables came from David Silver!

All best

Alex

[Alexandlinda]

Hi again.  What was the thickness of the washer you used?

Thanks
Alex

[Skoti]

I used a 1.5mm thick washer, but back then my cable came from Hi-level.
It's since been replaced by a Dave Silvers cable which actually fits fine without needing the washer!

Good luck

Skoti