throttle cable

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barbk

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Can I substitute a brake cable for a throttle cable, I know it is not greatest idea , but I dont feel like waiting for order. anyone? thanks
 

Goat Herder

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I would also be very concerned where the ball end is that came off your old cable. If it makes it into your motor it will ruin it!
 

bairdco

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actually, it is the greatest idea. the cable that comes with the kits is pretty cheesy compared to a good brake cable. follow the link Goatherder gave you and make your own end.

or, you can buy a cable (actually it's just the inner wire) from a bike shop with two ends on it. one is the barrel that fits the lever, and one is a ball end. you can grind the ball end to fit into the carb slide, and make your own barrel end.

like this: http://motorbicycling.com/f13/how-make-simple-cable-end-mold-21321.html
 

Goat Herder

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actually, it is the greatest idea. the cable that comes with the kits is pretty cheesy compared to a good brake cable. follow the link Goatherder gave you and make your own end.

or, you can buy a cable (actually it's just the inner wire) from a bike shop with two ends on it. one is the barrel that fits the lever, and one is a ball end. you can grind the ball end to fit into the carb slide, and make your own barrel end.

like this: http://motorbicycling.com/f13/how-make-simple-cable-end-mold-21321.html

I forgot about your how to that is a nice one(^) Book marked.