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Offline Dunstall_74

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Re: Honda CB550 Mikuni 29mm smoothbore carbs?
« Reply #50 on: July 10, 2008, 10:24:24 PM »
Are there any issues with the cable linkages?
Frame clearance or cable routing etc?

The Only real adjustment I had to make when hooking up the (throttle) cables, was to shift the wiring harness to the left side of the center frame rail, as the throttle cables hook up on the opposite side of the center frame rail as the keihins.  Not a big deal at all.  It is a very snug fit,  but everything moves freely. 
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Re: Honda CB550 Mikuni 29mm smoothbore carbs?
« Reply #51 on: July 11, 2008, 05:16:28 AM »
Are there any issues with the cable linkages?
Frame clearance or cable routing etc?

The Only real adjustment I had to make when hooking up the (throttle) cables, was to shift the wiring harness to the left side of the center frame rail, as the throttle cables hook up on the opposite side of the center frame rail as the keihins.  Not a big deal at all.  It is a very snug fit,  but everything moves freely. 

I had a set on Phaedrus I for many years, rode it over 50,000 miles. Had to rejet slightly for the 888cc, but other than that they outperformed the stockers in everyway and mpg was very good, 45+ at cruising speeds.

They do flap around a little so I used some long wire ties to hang them from the frame rails. Really snugged them up.
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