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Throttle cable troubles

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by mefromia, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. mefromia

    mefromia New Member

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    i have braided cables and my throttle cable insulator keeps slidding down, the cable its self seems to be in place its just the out side cover wont stay up??:banghead:
    mefromia, Sep 12, 2007
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    Red Rider Well-Known Member

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    Black zip tie
    Red Rider, Sep 12, 2007
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep zip ties will do it , just put your cable where it goes & lock it down
    cowboy, Sep 12, 2007
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    you can pull the zip ties tighter with a pair of linemans pliers and **carefully** pushing the other end with a flat blade screwdriver. That's how I get them nice and snug.
    voodoochild, Sep 12, 2007
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    thanks for the help:cheers:
    mefromia, Sep 13, 2007
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