Extended Throttle Cables (1991 FLHTC)
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Extended Throttle Cables (1991 FLHTC)
So I will be posting a few different threads pertaining to installing some 10" PYO bars and what all went into that. My first main hurdle was getting the correct throttle cables. I 1st ordered some Motion Pro +6" throttle cables. Now on the site that means +6" from the STOCK LENGTH cables. What I did not know at the time, is that because I have an S&S carb (PO had this installed) the cables are no longer stock length to start with. So the cable free play is different. And I had 1st ordered the black nylon cables, then changed my mind to go with braided stainless cables. So both of those orders were the wrong cables and I have them all lubed up and cannot return them. They will either go on ebay or to a member here that may need them. To my knowledge they will only work with the CV stock carb. I called Motion Pro directly and explained to them my deal and they set me straight and gave me the right P/N's for the ones that work with the S&S carb (+6"). I was able to make the ones that were on there already work for now. Although they are at their limit it can be ridden until I get the new ones.
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If I didn't extend the throttle and clutch cables they are at the max limit and tight. For me I rather have some room to play with. And I really wanted the stainless braided cables. Love the look. The upper brake line would however not reach (Also went with braided stainless). That is another thread coming. So I can't see how the stock brake line kit would have worked unless it was changed out previously already.
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If I didn't extend the throttle and clutch cables they are at the max limit and tight. For me I rather have some room to play with. And I really wanted the stainless braided cables. Love the look. The upper brake line would however not reach (Also went with braided stainless). That is another thread coming. So I can't see how the stock brake line kit would have worked unless it was changed out previously already.
They will will be way too long.
Go with +2's.
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Did your come with the S&S carb already installed? When I was on the phone with MotionPro directly, they had different free play cable lengths for the stock throttle cables vs. ones for S&S carbs. His length measurements correlated to what I was measuring as well. I could not adjust the slack out of the stock +6" cables I ordered. The ones for the S&S have less cable free play travel.
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I had the +6" cables already in place and the length is fine. Just couldn't adjust out the free play cable slack.
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Final Update.
Wanted to finish off this thread by updating with information I wish I had going into this setup. Turns out that there are 2 different cable brackets that come with the Super E carbs. One bracket works for the original throttle cables, and the other is for the S&S cables. Has I known this I could have saved a bunch of money because I bought new cables instead of a $14 bracket from S&S that would have made my initial cable purchase work just fine. Here's the bracket link for using the stock cables with the Super E carb.
P/O. of my ride must have went with the S&S cables for some reason when the carb went on back in the day. Go figure!
P/O. of my ride must have went with the S&S cables for some reason when the carb went on back in the day. Go figure!
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