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What size should my nipples be!

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:37 pm
by uniquefzrfreak
I've finally got back to the FZR project after a short stint sorting out my commuter.

Does anyone know what size carb end throttle pull cable nipple is needed for 3TJ carbs?

I'm making up a single replacement pull cable to replace the push/pull system and none of the nipples I have are the right size.

I don't have the 3TJ original cable to compare. Basically, I've got 3TJ carbs on my EN2.

If nobody knows the nipple size, would someone with a spare set kicking about mind measuring the carb end pull cable nipple dimensions for me? - Or, better still anyone with a workshop kit who wouldn't mind posting the right one in exchange for a beer token.

Re: What size should my nipples be!

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:56 pm
by Taggyd
why not just measure the diameter of the 'hole' it sits in?

Re: What size should my nipples be!

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:04 pm
by uniquefzrfreak
Because the carbs are a total bastard to remove! and get back on the rubbers.
:grin:

Plus, it's the length that's out, the D is fine.

Re: What size should my nipples be!

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:01 pm
by Taggyd
:poke: good job ive got a set off the bike and possibly a spare cable somewhere then! i'll have a look see tomorrow!

Re: What size should my nipples be!

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:23 pm
by uniquefzrfreak
Mint, cheers Taggy.

Re: What size should my nipples be!

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:19 pm
by Taggyd
had a bit of a measure up and it was 7.5mm longest and 6mm diameter with the cable fixed dead centre.

Re: What size should my nipples be!

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:04 am
by uniquefzrfreak
That's awesome! - Taggy, thanks very much, I do indeed owe you a pint.