Topic: Replacing a throttle cable............

[essbee]

Any tips / insights / suggestions about replacing the throttle cable on my '76 550?

[mlinder]

It's pretty straightforward. You have specific help you need?

[essbee]

Nothing specific - I've just never done it and I've found that there are sometimes little tricks of the trade that can make things go a little smoother.

[Gordon]

Remove old cable.  Install new cable.


All kidding aside, just pay attention to the routing of the original cable before removing it and make sure to route the new cable the same way, and all should be good.  

[essbee]

 A comedian!
Thanks guys. I figured it's pretty straight forward, but a little reassurance always helps!

[Chester345]

Following the same path as the old cable is HUGE.

I replaced one on my CB350-2 and ran it wrong at first.  Whenever I'd turn past about halfway to lock, the bike would start to rev up as the cable was getting pulled!  Bad strategy in a turn when you aren't expecting it!!!

[hapakev]

I dont know about your bike, but mine has 2 cables and one threads into the throttle housing while the other has a threaded retainer nut.  Befoe you run the cable check how it mounts to the throttle housing.  Might sve you a couple of minutes