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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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I'm getting apes put on and havent found idol cable yet. Wanting to ride this weekend and was wondering if it can be done?
 
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Old May 7, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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popular question today.... same guy posting it too.... Hmmm.

Some advise:
Try your question in the 'best spot' first and if you don't feel like you got a good responce then post them in other sections.
 
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yes........
 
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My idle cable broke at the begenning of last winter, I rode almost everyday until about 2 weeks ago with out it. (trying to get the dealer to warranty it), I finally broke down and paid for the new cable and installed it. I had NO PROBLEMS, just the throttle doesn't return to idle postion, You have to turn it back as well. The spring will return the carb or throttle body back
 
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Hey man I appreciate it!
 
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