'82 XJ550 Maxim throttle cable installation

Hi guys,

This might seem like a stupid question but does anyone have a photo of how the throttle cable is installed onto the carb?

Reason I'm asking is I bought my maxim with the carbs off the bike but after I tried installing the carb back in, the throttle cable doesn't reach. I can slip the metal notch into the bracket but the metal eyelet at the end doesn't extend long enough to sit in the grove and slide into the loop. I'm missing at least 2" of slack to proper seat the eyelet into the slot and feed the cable into the metal bracket.

The choke cable and fuel lines all fit so I'm confused as to how the throttle cable is installed. If anyone can grab me a photo that would be great. I just want to make sure that the correct throttle cable is installed on the bike.

 

you are missing a small part give me a minute to photo it

it is yamaha part

. . Cable 4G0-14130-00-00 its 54$ from the dealer plus shipping or
buy it from www.xj4ever.com start a conversation with member chacal in this link
http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threa...ection-m-control-cable-and-hand-levers.44633/

HCP11967 Aftermarket original THROTTLE "STUB" CABLE, cable only, adapter bracket not included. Short 3" long adapter cable that actually attaches to the #3 carb body throttle shaft bracket. CABLE ONLY, you must re-use your metal adapter clamp that the main throttle cable (HCP2690 or HCP2649 listed below) hooks into. Effective solution if you're suffering a busted wire on this stub cable assembly. For use on all XJ550 models only.
$ 29.95

do you have the little clamp?

 

That's exactly what Im missing! I guess the previous owner lost it when he took out the carbs. Thanks for the link XJ!

 

with out the little square connector a new cable from xj4ever will do nothing for you.
the part number will get you to where you can get the part

 

Yeah it's outrageous how much that little piece cost tho.

 

it may be possible to get a custom throttle cable with the extra length and do away with the correct part.
it would depend on cost of custom

if your good with a drill and saw you could fab that connector yourself.
then it would be about the cost of drill bits

i'm gonna go look in my spare parts bin I might have one

 

Cool that'll be awesome if you do have a spare. Keep me updated.

 

no spare
try in this link
For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
this one in particular
For Sale xj550 maxim parts

 

Thanks. I sent Dave a pm. Hopeful that he has a spare.