Throttle Cable Question
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 55
Likes: 7
From: WV
Throttle Cable Question
So, I'm looking into putting 16" apes on my 01 Ultra and am having a hell of a time finding the 10+ steel braided throttle cables for my bike. It seems that there are different cables for bike with the Marelli Fi, that difference having to do with having cruise and not having cruise. So my question is this....what the hell is so different simply by having or not having freakin cruise control?!?!!!!
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,686
Likes: 448
The idler cable for bikes with cruse control have a throttle roll off switch built into them to kill the cruse on throttle roll off. It would still work on a non cruse bike. The switch would just not be hooked to anything.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 55
Likes: 7
From: WV
So then, would it be safe to assume that I would still have my cruise, I just wouldn't have that "roll-off" safety switch there to cut the cruise when I go to accelerate?
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 55
Likes: 7
From: WV
I actually checked about 10 minutes ago. They don't have kits listed at all fory FLHTCUI....only for the FLHRI Road King!!!.
I would highly recommend calling them directly.
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,686
Likes: 448
Yes. The cruse control will function without the safety roll off switch. Probably not the best option to go without it. Its all fine and dandy until something happens fast and the extra second or two of shutting down your cruse would have made the difference. Not to preach, we all know theres not much forgiveness when crashing on two wheels.
Trending Topics
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,686
Likes: 448
I just went on their site. It looks to me like you can just order individual clutch, throttle and idler cables. Does it need to be in a set?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 417
From: Outer Banks, NC
Yes. The cruse control will function without the safety roll off switch. Probably not the best option to go without it. Its all fine and dandy until something happens fast and the extra second or two of shutting down your cruse would have made the difference. Not to preach, we all know theres not much forgiveness when crashing on two wheels.