Snapped throttle Cable...

[Whittmeister]

Now then!

Not had to post in here so far but there's a first time for everything...

Was out on the bike on Sunday just coming off a roundabout when my throttle cable snapped!

Managed to get it home by removing the housing and pulling the cable and cable tie-ing it in place so it revved to 3k.

Bought a new throttle cable on the bay (it's definitely the PULL one) just awaiting it's arrival.

In the meantime, I have got my tank off and can see the other end of the throttle cable but don't know if I will have to take the side panels off to access it or not? Please can somebody in the know enlighten me

Also. how difficult is it to do?

Cheers!
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[bikemonkey]

You'll need your mid panels off, tank and airbox too. It's quite fiddly so patience is key.

A short 10mm open end spanner is essential.

You'll need to make sure you route the cable properly, and check for adjustment etc.

Have fun

[Whittmeister]

Legend cheers, thought it looked a bit tight to get my hand between the frame and the cable
Will get the mid panels off tomorrow and hope my new cable arrives.
Appreciate the quick reply ta!

[Whittmeister]

Right!

Cable arrived today and i fitted it successfully (or so I thought)

Reconnected all the pipes, turned fuel tap back to ON and killswitch ON
Put all the panels back on and it started, wahey!

Ran for about 2 minutes then died, and I noticed my accelerator was slack so I adjusted it and it started again and died after 20 seconds or so.

Not sure what I've done wrong, Is it an airlock or something?

Would appreciate some advise please

[CRM]

you put your vacuum pipe on the vent spigot by chance and not the vacuum side lol ? its where my money is.
put the vacuum on the nipple thats the furthest to the right as you sit on it if that makes sense

[Whittmeister]

Rookie error haha

You sir are a legend!

Saved me a lot of time! Lesson learnt, use masking tape to mark up next time :)

Thanks A lot!

[CRM]

lol, we have all done it - well nearly all

[Le_Blur]

I did that once and then got a mate to help me run it up and down the road for 10 mins trying to bump start it. Won't make that mistake again in a hurry.