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Can you use duplicate throttle cables? KZ650
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10 Apr 2014 18:59 - 10 Apr 2014 19:06 #628623
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1977 KZ650-B1
Can you use duplicate throttle cables? KZ650 was created by Twilightoptics
KZ650B,
Motion pro, Parts unlimited and my local bike part store show just one cable part number for the KZ650B (1977). Kawasaki clearly shows two part numbers, and they are certainly different comparing the two in that when both are pulled one direction, the "push" cable is about 3/4" longer (eye balled it.)
Motion Pro:
03-0001
Parts Unlimited:
K288510
Kawasaki:
54012-140 CABLE,THROTTLE CON,OP
54012-141 CABLE,THROTTLE CON CL
Of course the Kawasaki cables are no longer available. I don't HAVE to have OEM, just need to make sure it works.
Any experience?
Thanks,
-Paul
Motion pro, Parts unlimited and my local bike part store show just one cable part number for the KZ650B (1977). Kawasaki clearly shows two part numbers, and they are certainly different comparing the two in that when both are pulled one direction, the "push" cable is about 3/4" longer (eye balled it.)
Motion Pro:
03-0001
Parts Unlimited:
K288510
Kawasaki:
54012-140 CABLE,THROTTLE CON,OP
54012-141 CABLE,THROTTLE CON CL
Of course the Kawasaki cables are no longer available. I don't HAVE to have OEM, just need to make sure it works.
Any experience?
Thanks,
-Paul
1977 KZ650-B1
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10 Apr 2014 19:23 #628627
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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11 Apr 2014 20:14 #628746
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78 KZ650SR Mine since 79
4-1 Mac Jet Hot coated since mid 80's
Dyna Coils
Saddlebags (I ain't skeered of going nowhere)
Replied by ezrider714 on topic Can you use duplicate throttle cables? KZ650
I have been having the same problem with Motion-Pro cables, They insist the cables are the same, but they are not and one is too short to use.(spent hours trying to install it) :sick: I used an old cable that I had kept that was low mileage,wasn't happy about it but it got the bike on the road.
I am considering boycotting Motion Pro over this
Great idea looking for OEM cables on ebay, Hope there's some left
I am considering boycotting Motion Pro over this
Great idea looking for OEM cables on ebay, Hope there's some left
78 KZ650SR Mine since 79
4-1 Mac Jet Hot coated since mid 80's
Dyna Coils
Saddlebags (I ain't skeered of going nowhere)
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11 Apr 2014 20:47 #628752
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Kawasaki KZ 1000 Police (2002) P21
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13 Apr 2014 16:39 #628899
by ezrider714
78 KZ650SR Mine since 79
4-1 Mac Jet Hot coated since mid 80's
Dyna Coils
Saddlebags (I ain't skeered of going nowhere)
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They seem to only have clutch cables for KZ650 :ohmy:
78 KZ650SR Mine since 79
4-1 Mac Jet Hot coated since mid 80's
Dyna Coils
Saddlebags (I ain't skeered of going nowhere)
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13 Apr 2014 17:30 #628908
by Twilightoptics
1977 KZ650-B1
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Thanks Ed,
As always, you're the man! Both those cables are on their way! I didn't seem them when searching ebay, but I did grab the missing side cover I needed in the same color!
Ciao -P
As always, you're the man! Both those cables are on their way! I didn't seem them when searching ebay, but I did grab the missing side cover I needed in the same color!
Ciao -P
1977 KZ650-B1
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