Running the throttle cables

I can't find a good way to run the throttle cables. When I got the bike (81 Kz650 csr) they weren't connected so I never saw them in a natural state. The way I have them now they come off the handle bar, go between the big loop of a headlight bracket, run down the right side of the bike and right to the carbs.

The problem is the way I have them running they bind and make the throttle sticky. The carbs are fine and the cables have been lubed. It must be how I have them run.

i bought a new aftermarket suddco throttle and cables yesterday for my 1327,i think the throttle i took off was from a zx-10 thats what the front mastercylinder is off anyway.it has all the starter and kill switch buttons on it .if you cant get yours to work this one is freeto good home.i also have the one from the otherside they go as a set with cables if anybody can use them! goodluck happy wrenching!

Try this path.
From handlebar, go above and inside of the right headlight ear. Then between the right fork tube and the frame neck, along the right bottom frame tube which will be under the gas tank. Then go between the top frame tube and the right bottom tube directly into the carbs.
Or check out this pic


Post edited by: OKC_Kent, at: 2006/02/09 00:36

that looks right from here.

Thanks guys I'll let you know how it turns out

del

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Well thats why i love this place! I put throttle cables back on my bike; and i ran them around the coil. It doesnt bind, but i just guessed (and it appears i was a bit off!)

Good thread!!

Odd

Apparently the cables were fine. In the hour before remounting the carb on the bike one of the pistons in the carb got stuck. Luckily it was one of the ones on the side. A squirt of wd-40 later and she's working like a charm. Ran the cables the right way though