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Throttle cables
phelpsa - 15/12/15 at 10:45 PM

The throttle cable on the megabusa feels a bit 'sticky'. I've remade the mechanism and rerouted the cable to minimise curvature but it's still not how I'd like it. Are all throttle cables born equal, or is there a brand or type that's superior on the friction front?

Thanks,

Adam


snapper - 16/12/15 at 04:41 AM

I used the universal type off eBay that have a separate Teflon liner
Cable is more flexible than push bike cables but they work as well


CosKev3 - 16/12/15 at 07:59 AM

Presuming it's got some additional type of return spring added?

Is it that that's causing it?

Otherwise how clean is the throttle linkage/springs etc on the bodies?

May need cleaning and lubing


phelpsa - 16/12/15 at 10:23 AM

quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
Presuming it's got some additional type of return spring added?

Is it that that's causing it?

Otherwise how clean is the throttle linkage/springs etc on the bodies?

May need cleaning and lubing


It does, however when removed it struggles to return. Linkage all seems friction free. I'll try and track down a cable with a separate liner.


40inches - 16/12/15 at 11:00 AM

I used one of these. Smoother than a smooth thing