Throttle cable routing - pics needed
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Throttle cable routing - pics needed
Can you guys help? I am installing 12" apes on the Fatboy and the throttle is binding. I have tried a few different scenarios and it's just not working. Went with a 6" over throttle/idle cable set.
There's a cover behind the headlight, not sure what it's called, but it doesn't have a hole for the throttle cables to go through. That makes it a bit tough to route things so they don't bind.
Any pics would be greatly appreciated.
Here's what I got...
There's a cover behind the headlight, not sure what it's called, but it doesn't have a hole for the throttle cables to go through. That makes it a bit tough to route things so they don't bind.
Any pics would be greatly appreciated.
Here's what I got...
Last edited by Road Star; Jan 30, 2014 at 01:27 AM.
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Those cables look a little long. Mine hoop behind the trees and bars and held in place by a loose fitting clamp that was added to the back of the trees. Even there they bend a little when I turn the bars all the way to the right.
I agree; looks like you have too much cable there. Mine kick inward, and go behind the bars joined together with the front brake line.
I'll try and snap a pic for you this weekend. Where did you come up with +6?
I'll try and snap a pic for you this weekend. Where did you come up with +6?
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Is the throttle hard to turn or just not snapping back to idle when you release it? I'd also check to make sure the throttle tube/grip is spinning freely on the bars. I installed some bars before that the chrome was a little too thick and caused the throttle hang up. It doesn't take hardly any friction to cause an issue.
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I think my cables are +6 and my bars are 17". I did not want much extra cable, as my cables are routed down each side of handlbar so they blend in, as much as possible.
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