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Title: 1978 CB550 four
Post by: Brian Cairns on March 11, 2024, 02:08:25 PM

Hi,
I just finished re-conditioning my carbs.......I labelled the throttle cables 'top' and 'bottom'.
The 'top' cable pushes when you open the throttle  whilst the 'bottom'  cable pulls . I have the carbs and air box reinstalled.
I am having difficulty re-fitting cables just wondering is there an easy way to do this? and do I have orientation of cables correct?

Thanks in advance

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Title: Re: 1978 CB550 four
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 11, 2024, 02:56:43 PM

I find it easiest to have the top outer cable out of the slot to start with. Fit the cable end into the hole wrapping the outer cable over the quadrant into it's groove. Then locate the outer cable into the bracket leaving it loose. Then repeat with the lower cable. Fially adjust the two cables.

On my 500 the top cable pulls the throttle open.

Title: Re: 1978 CB550 four
Post by: Bryanj on March 11, 2024, 03:04:05 PM

Its really just a pain in the arse job no matter how you do it but holding the quadrant open can make gatting the lower one on

Title: Re: 1978 CB550 four
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 11, 2024, 03:58:15 PM

On my 500 the top cable pulls the quadrant opening the throttle.

Title: Re: 1978 CB550 four
Post by: Brian Cairns on March 11, 2024, 04:39:20 PM

Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 11, 2024, 02:56:43 PM

I find it easiest to have the top outer cable out of the slot to start with. Fit the cable end into the hole wrapping the outer cable over the quadrant into it's groove. Then locate the outer cable into the bracket leaving it loose. Then repeat with the lower cable. Fially adjust the two cables.

On my 500 the top cable pulls the throttle open.

Thanks got it sorted!

Cheers

Brian

Title: Re: 1978 CB550 four
Post by: Brian Cairns on March 11, 2024, 04:40:20 PM

Quote from: Bryanj on March 11, 2024, 03:04:05 PM

Its really just a pain in the arse job no matter how you do it but holding the quadrant open can make gatting the lower one on

Got it sorted!

Cheers
Brian

Title: Re: 1978 CB550 four
Post by: Johnny4428 on March 12, 2024, 11:45:55 AM

Long nose pliers help I find but as above start with the nipples!😳