Topic: throttle cable snapped. quick fix or solution? (nyc)

[AnthonyMichael]

the pull cable snapped on my 76 550k throttle. It's parked in the city now and I want to get it fixed right away. I called two places and they said no one will have it and they'll have to order it. Monday is when it'll get here.

I'm looking for a quick/temporary solution that can get the thing working and get it home while I wait for the proper cable to come back.

Do you know if:
A: swap the push cable and put it in place of the pull?
B: find ANY throttle cable from any bike place and use that?
C: know a place in New York City that will have that cable on hand?

Thanks!

[Magilla]

Not sure if it will work but. . . . . .
Swap the push cable and finagle a return spring on the carbs.  Should be good enough to get you home

[Rigid]

Right hand on carb arm, left hand on bars and clutch, no front brake, ride the back streets.

[killersoundz]

I don't understand the purpose of the 'push' cable? You surely don't need it do you?

[Rigid]

Both cables are pull, the idle return cable is a safety thing.  Since motorcycles are inherently unsafe anyway, many don't us it. 

[BobbyR]

On the 750s you can change the position of closing cable on the wheel. Some have reported doing it.
The throttle may work backward. There are no quiet backstreets in NYC.

[adamlwvdc36]

As a TEMPORARY fix I once had this happen... what I did was... you ready for this?  put the "push" cable end on the carbs where the pull is...  Now operate your throttle backwards (roll forward to accel)  *what you do to your bike is what you do to your bike... you asked for a temporary fix... this works in a pinch but if you do this, you accept all responsibility.

This will get you home if you are stranded but it does take some time to get used to

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[steam-powered man]

bring the rpms up just enough by using the throttle screw, and go home.   

[cameron]

switch the cables.
That is the quick fix to a broken throttle cable.


Incidentally,
I actually prefer riding with the cables switched. I rocked that for many years.