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trying to find a throttle cable

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I am having some difficulty finding a replacement throttle cable for my 83 1100 ed. Do I just need to measure and replace with one the same langth or is their a place to get the oem parts?
josh
 
Just go to your nearest dealer and order it.It will be cheaper than ordering over the net.
 
Source for OEM parts

Source for OEM parts

pinner said:
I am having some difficulty finding a replacement throttle cable for my 83 1100 ed. Do I just need to measure and replace with one the same langth or is their a place to get the oem parts?
josh
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I swear by http://www.flatoutmotorcycles.com . Their website has exploded fiche style OEM diagrams. I am surprised at how much of the older stuff I can still buy ... if the part shows up with a price, it's available. Speaking of prices, they are significantly less expensive than dealers. Plus, it's really cool to be able to study the diagrams at your convenience and leisure, and plan out your jobs.

phaedrus
 
I saved a search on ebay with the keywords "gs 1000" and now I get an email every morning with newly listed parts, I must see at least 2-3 of these go by my email in a week.
 
Dealer has them for usually less than what you can find them for online after you add shipping.
 
If you are desperate, use a bicycle cable and 1/4 inch brass tubing.

Cut the cable to match the needed length, plus 3/4 of an inch to allow for splaying the cable when fitting ends.

Run the cable through the sheath

Cut the tube to match the desired length of the slot, then drill a 1/16 hole in one side of the tube

Insert the cable and push through. Splay the end of the cable until it looks like frizzy hair then pull slowly and carefully back into the tubing until the frizzy part is inside the tubing. Be careful because you do not want it pulled all the way through.

Solder it in place. Fill the tube with solder.

Sometimes the cable has a good end that will fit your purpose, so only one fitting has to be made. If not, repeat the above to complete the job.

I have done this on bikes and cars for years.

For brake and clutch use the bicycle cable is too weak. For these, use 1/16 inch galvanized aircraft cable.
 
argonsagas said:
If you are desperate, use a bicycle cable and 1/4 inch brass tubing.

Cut the cable to match the needed length, plus 3/4 of an inch to allow for splaying the cable when fitting ends.

Run the cable through the sheath

Cut the tube to match the desired length of the slot, then drill a 1/16 hole in one side of the tube

Insert the cable and push through. Splay the end of the cable until it looks like frizzy hair then pull slowly and carefully back into the tubing until the frizzy part is inside the tubing. Be careful because you do not want it pulled all the way through.

Solder it in place. Fill the tube with solder.

Sometimes the cable has a good end that will fit your purpose, so only one fitting has to be made. If not, repeat the above to complete the job.

I have done this on bikes and cars for years.

For brake and clutch use the bicycle cable is too weak. For these, use 1/16 inch galvanized aircraft cable.
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How much does aircraft cable run? Here I can the most expensive of the cables for $15 and some change
 
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