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'87 305 needs a decelerator cable?
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29 Jun 2009 06:47 #302976
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I just bought an '87 kz 305. The manual shows it with a decelerator cable and the throttle has a housing for one, but my bike doesn't have the cable. Is this correct or do I need to get one? The bike starts and runs, but only goes 35 mph, but I doubt this is related to the lack of a decelerator cable. Also, what is that cable supposed to do? Thanks.
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29 Jun 2009 07:44 #302989
by Patton
1973 Z1
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Replied by Patton on topic '87 305 needs a decelerator cable?
goodluck1 wrote:
The decelerator cable (aka throttle return cable) serves as a safety back-up to pull the throttle closed in event the throttle return spring for any reason fails to do so.
It's also handy for using as a "spare" in case the throttle opening cable breaks.
Good Luck!
I just bought an '87 kz 305. The manual shows it with a decelerator cable and the throttle has a housing for one, but my bike doesn't have the cable. Is this correct or do I need to get one? The bike starts and runs, but only goes 35 mph, but I doubt this is related to the lack of a decelerator cable. Also, what is that cable supposed to do? Thanks.
The decelerator cable (aka throttle return cable) serves as a safety back-up to pull the throttle closed in event the throttle return spring for any reason fails to do so.
It's also handy for using as a "spare" in case the throttle opening cable breaks.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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29 Jun 2009 07:47 - 29 Jun 2009 08:01 #302990
by Patton
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Replied by Patton on topic '87 305 needs a decelerator cable?
Re: 35 mph attainable top speed
Btw, is the carb throttle fully opening at full open position of the throttle handlebar grip?
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Btw, is the carb throttle fully opening at full open position of the throttle handlebar grip?
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Last edit: 29 Jun 2009 08:01 by Patton.
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