Throttle Tube Replacement

Hey Y'all,

I couldn't find the answer with a search. I bought a 2000 with squidly yellow grips installed and wanted to change them. The dealer said the right grip alone is discontinued (not sure if this is accurate) so I ordered a new grip and throttle tube assembly as one unit. Now I've removed the old throttle tube--actually destroyed it--and cannot get the new one on. The problem is the throttle cables. I've adjusted both cables at the controls and down at the throttle body for maximum length, yet I still cannot get both cables seated properly because they seem too short. I can seat one and then not the other because of the way they work in tandem. Any advice? Would it be a bad idea to remove the "wheel" they attach to on the throttle body, mount them, and then re-install the "wheel"?

Thanks,
Sasha

 

you should be able to adjust the cables a little longer (take note of how many turns) by about 1/4" or so (each), install the cables on the tube, and then go back to the standard position

 

That's what I tried. I've given myself all the slack I can get, and I've done it both up at the throttle and down on the throttle body at the throttle drum. Yet I still don't have enough length to get all ends inserted properly. I'm pulling my hair out!

 

something aint right, did you try pulling the slack with a vice grip or needle nose? there should be more than enough unless the "wheel" on the new tube is larger than stock (which is a possibility if it's a race item).

Anyway, I would take the clip on off, cable up the tube properly and then put the clip on back on as a complete assembly. Messing with the throttle body side wil make a bigger mess... clipon comes off with 2 hex bolts

 

Solved!

So, if anyone else has this problem, once I finally identified a fix it was simple: remove the little bracket that holds the ends of the throttle cables next to the throttle drum on the throttle body. It's got two phillips head screws that are a bit obscured by the frame, so it requires an offset screwdriver (I bought a nice tiny ratcheting one at Sears). But remove those two screws and then you can introduce all the slack you need and easily seat the cables. It took me about 5 minutes.

Sasha