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12-06-2008, 12:05 PM
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Hey guys! Im a noob and have been lurking here a while. First off, i suck at mechanic stuff. So after about 1 month of fiddling around with my install, I need help now. The instructions as you all know that came with the kit, are horible. I am ready to install the clutch cable. Where do I connect it on the motor? Any one have good close up pics of where it goes and tips to install.
Also, I put my throttle on the right side, screwed it on, then screwed the end of throttle cable to the top of the carb. I tried to twist the throttle, but it does not twist at all. Any help with these last 2 things and I might finaly be riding this thing. please help guys.
Thanks!!
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12-06-2008, 12:36 PM
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Here is a link to a post by Norman, there are some hand drawn pics that show the mounting of the clutch cable, As for the throttle, will it twist if NOT hooked up to the cable? Some are a VERY tight fit over the handlebars and stick..... bicycle engine clutch.
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12-06-2008, 01:32 PM
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Did you get the throttle cable hooked into the slide and down inside the carb correctly?
You should be able to remove the slide/cable/spring assembly and operate the slide outside the carb.
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12-06-2008, 01:38 PM
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12-06-2008, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bstansbu  Hey guys! Im a noob and have been lurking here a while. First off, i suck at mechanic stuff. So after about 1 month of fiddling around with my install, I need help now. The instructions as you all know that came with the kit, are horible. I am ready to install the clutch cable. Where do I connect it on the motor? Any one have good close up pics of where it goes and tips to install.
Also, I put my throttle on the right side, screwed it on, then screwed the end of throttle cable to the top of the carb. I tried to twist the throttle, but it does not twist at all. Any help with these last 2 things and I might finaly be riding this thing. please help guys.
Thanks!!
BEN | Can you post a photo of the throttle?
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12-06-2008, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by fairracing31 | Looks like the clutch is hooked up correctly, if you have all the slack out of the cable....You REALLY dont need the second spring ( the one nearest the end ) just makes the pull harder......
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12-06-2008, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by misteright1_99 Looks like the clutch is hooked up correctly, if you have all the slack out of the cable....You REALLY dont need the second spring ( the one nearest the end ) just makes the pull harder...... | Yes. my clutch works just fine....all I need is my pinkie finger to use the clutch. |
12-06-2008, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Creative Engineering Can you post a photo of the throttle?
Jim | No pics yet, however, I took the throttle off and then put it back on and now the throttle works fine I think. I havent gotten to start the engine yet so not sure if the cable is in the carb correctly. i think it is though. |
12-06-2008, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fairracing31 | Sweet! thats what I needed, some good close up pics. I will try to get it set like yours. Do I need to take anything apart from the cable to get it to go through that first piece on the motor? Also, Looking at your pics and the way the clutch arm is set in relation to the chain, what position is the clutch lever on your handle bars set. Thanks again!
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12-06-2008, 06:06 PM
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Ben,
Do the two half casings for the throttle meet together flush?
On all of the kits we have installed there is a protrusion inside one of the two halves of the throttle casing. It is intended that you drill a hole in the handle bars so that the throttle locks in place. Otherwise the casing will stand off from the handlebar and cause the throttle to bind.
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