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Nagoshak:
Should i use a dual cable throttle or a single cable like this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120933218561?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_7700wt_1189

This is for use with original carbs

LesterPiglet:
It's entirely up to you. I've never had the second cable on my bike and never had any problems.
If you use the Tomaselli you're going to need new switchgear.

hairygit:
And a serious workout for your right wrist, had one of these on a 400/4 many years ago, and the throttle was cripplingly heavy, plus your insurance company wont like it! Plus as Lester said, you'll need to find alternative switchgear, and that's serious hassle! :'(

hairygit:
Fogor to add the most impotant point, it will seriously restrict the travel on the front brake lever, which is to be avoided at all costs! :-[

Tomb:
I have a '70's Tommaselli quick twist on my 500/4, I didn't fit it a PO did but made a reasonable job of it, he machined (sacrilige now but back then? :-\) the throttle twist grip part of the switch gear off and snuck the new quick twist up against the switch.

Its not as short as original but Ok, and I have dogleg levers so the brake lever clearance isn't an issue.

The throttle is heavier, I put a different throttle return spring on to help. (Much sucking of teeth :o  but still heavier than cable slides return springs ;))

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