Throttle cable from GS500 on GS450 = Problem!

[Guest]

Hi Guys,

Long story short, on my GS450 I have a GS500 right hand control switch (the original one is dead - actually worse than dead!). The GS500 switch requires a different throttle cable. The end towards the handle bar is thinner and connects to the switch in a different way than on a GS450, so I got a GS500 throttle cable. That now connects fine to switch, but the inner part of the cable is too short at the carb end

I have been thinking all night about solutions, is there no way a GS500 handle bar switch can be used on a GS450? What are my options?

[salty_monk]

Motion pro will build you a cable with custom length & you can specify the type of end points. I know there is a place in the UK too, maybe "Speedy cables" but I could be wrong on that. Google will know though... probably one in Denmark somewhere

[Grimly]

Google Venhill Cables for the UK. Not cheap, though.

[LAB3]

It seems to me I remember my handgrip on my 450 was able to be separated from the switch housing. Not sure if they are interchangeable between the 450 and 500 switch housings but it may be worth looking at.

[Guest]

I see, my option is a specific / custom throttle cable. I will also check the handgrip like suggested by LAB3.

Thanks so far.

[Rob S.]

You should put your year and model # in your signature.

Welcome to the site.

[Guest]

You should put your year and model # in your signature.

Welcome to the site.

Thanks! no probs! Will do so right away.