Need advice on releasing throttle/Idle cables

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Dec 10, 2011 | 03:53 PM

bubbas1

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Need advice on releasing throttle/Idle cables

Working on the bike and get to the part where I have to release throttle/idle cables. The book says to just pull the end out of the wheel and slide the cable thru the notch. Been trying for the last hour. They will not come out. The cables are to tight. Kinked the idle one already so I thought I woud ask here before I completely screw it up.
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Dec 10, 2011 | 04:07 PM

mkguitar

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year and model would help. carb/ efi ?

you have the adjusters ( on the cables up by the throttle grip) all the way in, so that the free part of the cable is as long as possible?

If you need extra length unhook the cables from the throttle grip itself remove the cover ( and switch housing depending on model)

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Dec 10, 2011 | 04:24 PM

bubbas1

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Thanks mkguitar

Its a 06 Ultra EFI

Had a brain fart and never even thought about the adjusters. Just never clicked in my head.

Ok bak at it tommorow because now it beer thirty.

Dec 10, 2011 | 04:54 PM

shooter5074

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Make sure you don't drop the tiny little brass cable end barrels. You'll see what i mean, if you drop one

Dec 10, 2011 | 04:59 PM

Markymannn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbas1

Had a brain fart and never even thought about the adjusters. Just never clicked in my head..

Yeah you would think they could include that bit of info. I had to have my kid standing behind me to drop that advice on the old man

Dec 10, 2011 | 05:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shooter5074

Make sure you don't drop the tiny little brass cable end barrels. You'll see what i mean, if you drop one

They just disappear "POOF" never to be seen again!

Dec 10, 2011 | 06:55 PM

bubbas1

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If I would have continued messing with the bike today I can gaurantee I would have lost the end. Just the way my whole day went. Figure I have to have a fudged up day once in awhile to appreciate the good ones.

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Dec 11, 2011 | 09:17 AM

coolerman69

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Hint.....As your pulling that cable end out have a dollop of axle grease on a free finger and dab it on the little brass bast@#d so when you drop it it will stick and not bounce!

Dec 12, 2011 | 01:02 AM

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bubbas1

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Got them off with no problem. The only thing that went for a ride was the c clip for the cruise control. Have to go to the dealer anyhow so no big deal.