My throttle cable broke

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My throttle cable broke #549158 06/24/2014 8:12 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 165 BillyRaff OP Adjunct
OP BillyRaff Adjunct Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 165	On the way home today on my 03 America. I ordered one tonight. Is it an easy to replace?

Re: My throttle cable broke BillyRaff #549159 06/24/2014 8:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,226 Likes: 62 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt
The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,226 Likes: 62 NE PA USA	The carb end can be a pain in the butt, not too bad though. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: My throttle cable broke The_Dog33 #549160 06/29/2014 9:05 AM
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OP BillyRaff Adjunct Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 165	Do the carbs need to be removed?

Re: My throttle cable broke BillyRaff #549161 06/29/2014 9:14 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,226 Likes: 62 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt
The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,226 Likes: 62 NE PA USA	No, you can do it with carbs in place. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: My throttle cable broke The_Dog33 #549162 07/01/2014 9:13 PM
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OP BillyRaff Adjunct Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 165	It wasn’t the cables it was the throttle grip that broke/chipped just where the cable stop seats in it. And in my opinion the cables look good. So I’ll return the cables to the dealer and order a new grip. And suggestions on a good cable lube to service them?

Re: My throttle cable broke BillyRaff #549163 07/02/2014 6:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,073 Likes: 82 Dahlonega Ga. chy Loquacious
chy Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,073 Likes: 82 Dahlonega Ga.	You don't lube the modern cables. They have a lining inside them that doesn't react well to lube.

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