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Offline jmelche2

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'72 CB500 Throttle Cable Routing
« on: July 22, 2014, 03:43:23 PM »
I just replaced one of the throttle cables and I have managed to bugger up the routing.  The cables are too tight when turning right and I can feel it in the grip.  I think the cables ran under the left front rubber tank mount (when the tank is installed).  I appreciate any feedback.  Here are some pictures.  Thank you!

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Re: '72 CB500 Throttle Cable Routing
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2014, 03:47:50 PM »
should run along right side of the frame
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Re: '72 CB500 Throttle Cable Routing
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 04:29:35 PM »
should run along right side of the frame

Ugh!  Must have been wrong all along.  Thank you. 

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Re: '72 CB500 Throttle Cable Routing
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2014, 05:35:52 PM »
Cables should run behind everything; brake hose, clutch cable, etc. Route them behind the wiring harness rather than in front of it as shown in the pic.

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should run along right side of the frame

No, it's the clutch cable that runs along the right side frame; the throttle cables route to the left side, then through the coil opening.
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Re: '72 CB500 Throttle Cable Routing
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2014, 07:23:09 PM »
Above or below the tank rubber?
Thanks for the info!

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Re: '72 CB500 Throttle Cable Routing
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2014, 07:51:18 AM »
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scroll down, click on "chassis wiring" last topic........cable routes under rubber cushion