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Throttle cable routing

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by RPS, Apr 2, 2017.

  1. RPS

    RPS Member

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    Got a new throttle cable, routed it like the old one, I thought. It will rev up when I turn handlebars all the way to the right. I have a manual, but it is hard to determine the correct path. 85 xj700 maxim. Thanks
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    did you measure it up against the old cable? some after market ones are shorter to fit more bikes.

    original THROTTLE CABLE, with curved metal tube, adjuster nut, and thumb-wheel on the throttle end of the cable, for all XJ700 non-X models. Wire length = 39-1/2".

    Aftermarket THROTTLE CABLE, with curved metal tube, adjuster nut, and thumb-wheel on the throttle end of the cable, for all XJ700 non-X models. Wire length = 39-1/2".
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    upload_2017-4-2_12-23-57.png upload_2017-4-2_12-24-32.png cable 11 is the throttle dashed lines (hidden lines) mean cable is behind something
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Sounds like you wrapped the cable around the head tube rather than staying on the right-hand side of the headtube
     
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    The cable came from Len, I'm sure it's the correct one. I'll check routing around headtube. High 60s here today and sunny! Thanks for the help!
     
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