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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 07:14 PM
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I have a 98 fsxts and trying to clean things up. It has the two throttle cables but I order the wrong push cable or what ever it's called. Was thinking about just using one cable. I know there will be some play on the grip but is there really any problem using just one? Anyone else doing it?
 
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A friend of mine has been using one for decades.
He won't even think about running 2.
 
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Haven't done it myself but have seen a good number that do. If the return on the carb is good it seems to do fine.

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It was good enough for Peter Fonda...




Does your bike have enough throttle return spring on the carb to close the throttle all the way?
 
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