Ok, so I received my new st1100 throttle cables today (17910-MT3-000 cable A and 17920-MT3-000 cable B). I spent about an hour and a half installing the helibars. The clutch side went without a hitch, however I am stuck on the throttle side. I have the bars installed, and the throttle cables routed following the factory route, but the free length of the cables seems too short to be able to attach at the engine end of the cable. Is there a trick to getting the cable back into the throttle body end?
Helibars install with new cables - problem found
Started by RedShed, Mar 25 2012 08:04 PM
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 08:04 PM
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 11:00 PM
ST1100 throttle cable
you will get very little to no slack but it works. I am using it for last 6 months and no issues. in time it will stretch.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 11:03 PM
Did you remove the bracket that the throttle cables attach to? Then you can move the cables closer to the wheel, and hook the cables in their grooves, then slide the assembly back and resecure the bracket to the throttle bodies.
I JUST did this this week, and it worked fine. You may have to manually work the throttle wheel to get the cables attached.
I JUST did this this week, and it worked fine. You may have to manually work the throttle wheel to get the cables attached.
We strongly recommend that you use only genuine Honda accessories that have been specifically designed and tested for your motorcycle. We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify your motorcycle in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling, stability and braking, making it unsafe to ride.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 11:46 PM
Did you remove the bracket that the throttle cables attach to? Then you can move the cables closer to the wheel, and hook the cables in their grooves, then slide the assembly back and resecure the bracket to the throttle bodies.
I JUST did this this week, and it worked fine. You may have to manually work the throttle wheel to get the cables attached.
Yes i did that ...it was easier...and quicker...
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 05:08 AM
No, I did not remove the bracket, was trying to lasso the wheel with the bracket attached. I will give it a try! Thanks.
Redshed, aka Mike
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 05:44 PM
Ok, pulling the bracket was the ticket! I'm back in business! Thanks all
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 06:00 PM
YAY!
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 04:07 AM
anyone know where to get longer Choke cables ? for 5th gen
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 06:35 AM
I have had Heli's on my 2000 on and off many times swapping between stock and heli's.
There has never been and issue with the cables or hoses being to short.
Is this issue limited to first generation(98-99) fifth gen VFRs?
There has never been and issue with the cables or hoses being to short.
Is this issue limited to first generation(98-99) fifth gen VFRs?
Edited by gr8vfr, 28 September 2012 - 06:36 AM.
Why is there never enough time to do it right the first time, but always enough time to do it over?
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 06:55 AM
I had helibars on my 99 before i did the front end swap. I had stock cables with no issues. Just had to reroute them for maximum free play.
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