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'V' Engine Throttle Bodies Cables
scootz - 5/2/12 at 05:20 PM

Can anyone recommend an 'off the shelf' cable assy for a twin set of bike-style throttle bodies?

Cheers

DIY Si - 5/2/12 at 05:34 PM

Could you not use a single cable to one side and a linkage to the other?

Or just two normal cable, but routed differently so they pull in opposite directions?

[Edited on 5/2/12 by DIY Si]

scootz - 5/2/12 at 05:42 PM

I suppose I could run two separate cables back to the gas pedal...

clairetoo - 5/2/12 at 05:52 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I suppose I could run two separate cables back to the gas pedal...

I tried that - I couldnt get them balanced - I then tried a short cable from one set to the other , that wouldnt synchronize either
I then made a solid linkage between the two sets - not perfect , but useable - then I saw a setup on some Jenvies which looked quite easy to make - and thats what I run now .


PAUL FISHER - 5/2/12 at 06:17 PM

Are these any good


http://www.venhill.co.uk/Cable_Kits_and_Components/Universal_Cable_Kits/U01-4-150_UNIVERSAL_TWIN_THROTTLE_CABLE_KIT.html

contaminated - 5/2/12 at 06:28 PM

When I put my new pedal box and throttle linkage on I only wanted one cable at the pedal box end, but the throttle linkage was a twin. I got round it by fitting a straddle cable I picked up from a local bike shop.

Picture of one here:

http://www.southernkitcars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1253&hilit=pedal+box&start=10

and fitted halfway down here:

http://www.southernkitcars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1253&hilit=pedal+box&start=20

jonno - 5/2/12 at 08:11 PM

What about bmw throttle cables, like R1100gs or something like BMW R1200 2004 GS (2004-2007) Throttle Cables | eBay

scootz - 6/2/12 at 10:12 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jonno
What about bmw throttle cables, like R1100gs or something like BMW R1200 2004 GS (2004-2007) Throttle Cables | eBay


Aargh... the answer was staring me in the face! I have those cables on the trike engine!

Thanks for all the replies!