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Post by kettle738 on Nov 15, 2011 15:46:33 GMT -5
I've noticed a couple of comments recently about ditching the return throttle cable and using just the pull cable.
I can see one obvious potential disadvantage, but has anyone done this, and are there any good reasons for doing so?
Mick......kettle738
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FC Zach
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Post by FC Zach on Nov 15, 2011 23:36:02 GMT -5
I've done it, it's simple and works great.
The main advantage to simplifying by deletion of the push cable is for ease of set-up. It's a PITA to properly set up an RE5 with all the cables in place.
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FC Zach
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Post by FC Zach on Nov 15, 2011 23:40:57 GMT -5
That, and I just find the push cables to be as redundant as a few other pieces on the RE5. I like to keep things as simple as possible especially if the bike is going to be ridden and not just a static display, I say that because if were to need to make a quick adjustment on the road I know I do so easily.
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Post by Jess on Nov 23, 2011 15:51:19 GMT -5
I am curious as to what the disadvantage would be Mick??
Would you be so kind as to explain?
Best,
P.S. I have done it to countless bikes over the years and had great results. It makes the carb SO much easier to adjust.
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Post by mike500 on Nov 23, 2011 18:50:34 GMT -5
one reason to keep the shut down cable is i had both an a z1000 a2 carbs jammed wide open shut down cable helped me close throttle fom 130mph and saved my life
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Post by Jess on Nov 23, 2011 19:34:07 GMT -5
Isn't that what the kill switch is for?
The push cable on the re5 is not strong enough to overcome the spring tension on the carb butterfly. Also, The re5 does not have a slide, the most common reason for a carby stuck open...
Just my thoughts...
Best,
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