Throttle Cable Issues

[11mspecial]

It is routed throught the opening welded on the steer tube, isnt that where it is supposed to be?

[thumperjsa]

Same thing happened to me when I was working on Jazzrats's bike. We were working on his bike and I believe we disconnected the throttle cable to work on something. When we put it back together, it started and revved very high. No matter how we tried to re-route the cable, same problem. Fortunately I had an extra throttle cable. I put it on and routed the same way. All was OK then.

I can only suspect the cable was binding. The old cable did move freely when it was off the bike.

[John]

I just looked at both of mine, and although I didn't/can't remove my tank, I could see that the cable is routed between the headlight bucket, and the mounting ears, then it runs along side the right side frame rail at the front of the tank, and then it runs toward the center of the engine before it attaches to the carbs. What I would do is try to find the shortest distance to route the cable. Ty different routing util you have some slack at the carb end of the cable. I wish I could see what you have there, as it is actally a fairly easy job, and cold be corrected in 15 minutes. Are there any other members that live in your area? FRom what you have described,it has to be a routing issue.

[11mspecial]

Well if there is anyone in the Rockford/GrandRapids Michigan area I would apreciate the help, I could take some pictures if that would help. Thanks

[11mspecial]

Is it possible that since the cable has been on there for so long that when I removed the tension it started binding?

[John]

Hewre is a list of the Michigan members. Do any of them live near you?
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...&threadid=6331

[thumperjsa]

I remenber trying with the fuel tank off, running it from the throttle and directly connecting to the carbs with the original cable and it would hold open the butterflies some without twisting the throttle at all. It was like it shrunk a little while it was off.

I agree with John as to the way to run the cable. Along the handlebar, down behind the headlight and along the right side of the frame. If I remember, there is a bracket along the side of the frame to run the throttle cable through right behind the triple tree along the side of the frame (under the tank). From there, it goes to to the middle of the frame and down the the carbs.

As to the binding theory, I would say it is possible. Perhaps in the sheath after removal, some of the twisted cable became un-twisted causing it to shorten. I wish I kept the old cable so I could have pulled it from the sheath to verify that.

[11mspecial]

The closest member is about a hour away, I will take pictures and show you guys, what do you guys need to see in the pictures?

thumperjsa did your do that with the tank on to because mine does this with the tank on.

[John]

Pics would be great. Just take a few of the entire cable, from twist grip to carbs, showing where it is routed along the way.

[11mspecial]

Okay I am going to go take the pics right now, and a pic of the bike so you can see what I am working with

[John]

Great. I'll be waiting. It really is a simple issue, so it should be easy to solve.

[thumperjsa]

What I recall is we pulled the tank to work on the carbs or something and pulled the throttle cable off as well.

When we got done, I put the cable back on routing it the correct way, put the tank on and started it back up. Then it was revving high and we shut down the bike.

Tried it again with tank off, same thing.
Re-routed the cable with tank off, same thing.
Put on a second cable with tank off, no problem.
All back together with second cable, no problem.

[11mspecial]

That is what my bike pretty much did, should I try putting a second cable on and see if that is it?

Oh and by the way how do you insert pics, I can email them to someone and they can insert them if that would be easier that explaining it

[John]

A new cable never hurts, but it's a shame you have to throw parts at it, instead of being able to repair the problem. If you should replace it, be sure to lube it prior to installing it. As far as posting pics, I really have no idea on how to do it. I am a computer dummy. If it doesn't come on when I push the button, then I'm screwed. If you do end up buying a new cable, get two...it never hurts to have a spare.

[thumperjsa]

I believe to post pictures, you need a hosting site like webshots. Create an account, upload the pictures and then hyperlink the pics in your post using the http:// button and putting the url link of the picture there.