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  • 78550GS
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    Throttle cable

    1979 GS 850, dual throttle cables. For some reason, I can't find a tutorial on this adjustment. Both of my cables are too tight.

    Couldn't find anything on a search, but may have been using the wrong keywords.

    Any links I can be pointed to?
  • tom203
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    Past Site Supporter
    • Aug 2010
    • 8925
    • Norway,Maine

    #2
    Are these new cables? Correct length? Identical with adjusters built in at both ends, or....?
    1981 gs650L

    "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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    • 78550GS

      #3
      Yes, yes, and yes.

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      • tom203
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        Past Site Supporter
        • Aug 2010
        • 8925
        • Norway,Maine

        #4
        Originally posted by 78550GS
        Yes, yes, and yes.
        #1 yes- how does old cable length compare to new? Can you put old and new side by side and match length ? Pretend you just have one cable - the one that opens throttle- and get that to work first.
        Last edited by tom203; 04-17-2015, 02:30 PM. Reason: Spelling
        1981 gs650L

        "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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