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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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life expectancy of throttle and clutch cables?????
did i get my moneys worth 20 years??????
 
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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I would say you did.
 
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oh yes you did , guess you took care of them
 
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I think you got your monies worth and someone elses also.
 
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i replaced 1 of the 2 throttle cables on my 85. i bought it new in 85 and the clutch cable is still on it too.
 
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How many miles is just as important as age.. I bought a 14 year old bike with only 4500 miles and I expect the cables to be about new in condition..

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Originally Posted by darylnj
life expectancy of throttle and clutch cables?????
did i get my moneys worth 20 years??????

You got ripped off mate, I have a 1967 Sporty here that has the original throttle cable...I would go to your dealership and make a warranty claim if I were you....
 
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The only reason I changed my throttle/idle cables was I upgraded to a CV.
Changed the clutch cable for a chrome one that the ball came off in around three weeks what a Drag so have the original back on and will change it again at some point, this time I will keep the old one with the bike so I don't have to wait 2.5 hrs for the OL with the cable.
 
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You got ripped off mate, I have a 1967 Sporty here that has the original throttle cable...I would go to your dealership and make a warranty claim if I were you....
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I've just written on another thread about my new Diamondback clutch cable. Throttle cables don't carry much load, but the clutch does and I was surprised and pleased how much smoother and lighter my new one is.
 
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