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Offline cb350twin

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What the heck is the deal with cables?
« on: May 17, 2008, 12:41:08 AM »
Got some Motion Pro cables for the CB350 Twin and the clutch cable is 7 inches too long throttle 3 inches longer the brake 2 inches. Also I got some  Parts Unlimited  throttle cables for the 750 a year or two ago and yep, the pull cable was way too long. What's the point in making unusable cables? :Irritated:  ::) Or are they just idiots or something? The only reason why I got Motion Pro was  so I could get the original gray looking cables. Sorry for the rant.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: What the heck is the deal with cables?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2008, 02:36:49 AM »
cable length varies with the market sold in due to handlebar rise, probably made in Taiwan to the longest spec
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Offline Raul CB750K1

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Re: What the heck is the deal with cables?
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2008, 05:29:17 AM »
The 350 twin had taller handlebars in US than in Europe. Fortunately I was aware of that before buying mine.

You can tailor made the throttle cable. By opening the junction box you can cut the pulling cable and use a solder or screw nipple. The front brake and clutch cable can be cut in the same way.
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