Anyone got a pic of how the throttle cable feeds under the tank
#1
Anyone got a pic of how the throttle cable feeds under the tank
I know, I should have taken pictures first, but too late now. Can anyone provide with a pic of how the throttle cables feed under or around the gas tank. Mine seems way to close to the head cover and I am worried that I am going to melt through it. Thanks again, Daniel.
I think I am going to change my screen name to mechanitard.
I think I am going to change my screen name to mechanitard.
#4
Can't help you with a picture off of a stock bike, but......
The valve cover doesn't get hot enough to melt plastic and the cable is steel armored (under the plastic sheath ) so no need to worry about the cable.
You still want to route it properly to avoid pinching it with the tank or having it bind at full steering lock.
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Mikko
The valve cover doesn't get hot enough to melt plastic and the cable is steel armored (under the plastic sheath ) so no need to worry about the cable.
You still want to route it properly to avoid pinching it with the tank or having it bind at full steering lock.
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Mikko
#5
I dont have a pic, but it kind of comes straight down from the front, then levels off for a couple of inches between the tank and head. Then it abruptly curves down right under the little crossbar, with the pull cable housing actually touching the crossbar.
When I pulled the carb, I was unable to remove the screw holding the throttle cable bracket, so I had to remove the push/pull cables seperately, and pull the carb out with the bracket still attatched. Yes, I reconnected the cables backwards, in spite of having labeled them.
When I pulled the carb, I was unable to remove the screw holding the throttle cable bracket, so I had to remove the push/pull cables seperately, and pull the carb out with the bracket still attatched. Yes, I reconnected the cables backwards, in spite of having labeled them.
#6
Perfect guys. That info works for me and is as good as a pic. The service manual doesn't show it so it was kind of just trying to make it fit. It's back together but I had to put a lot of weight down on it to get it lined up with the fastening holes on the frame. I was worried because the cable was touching the top of the head cover, but it doesn't sound like that is a problem. Thanks again.
#7
I went out and snapped a shot, a little late but better late than never. The valve cover does not appear to get all that hot as to melt the cables, so I would not worry. My coolant reservoir line was actually resting on the valve cover and that didn't melt and that line is rubber, so i would not worry about the cables melting.
Cheers,
Anthony
Cheers,
Anthony
#8
Thanks Anthony, that's aboutt he way I got mine sitting now. It sure was a SOB to get that tank back on there. Actually broke a bolt off in the frame trying to remove the shroud mount, doh! Got the sucker out and all back together. I have to say that blowing a head gasket did wonders for my mechanical prowess, although my wallet is still rather thin.
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