Do I need a new throttle cable?
Most of the time, a throttle cable will last the life of the vehicle. In some instances however, the cable may need to be replaced due to being stretched, snapped or bent.
What does a throttle cable do?
Your car’s accelerator cable, also known as a throttle cable, is a braided metal wire that connects the gas pedal to the engine throttle plate. By applying and releasing pressure on the gas pedal, the driver is able to control the speed of the car.
Why do bikes have 2 throttle cables?
A push/pull throttle cable is an upgrade to the old standard single throttle cable linkage. The throttle grip works on the carburettors when twisting/throttling up and when releasing/throttling down. The second cable pulls the carb closed so it isn’t stuck wide open.
Why do 4 stroke dirt bikes have 2 throttle cables?
4 strokes, especially big ones, have a tendency to ice the throttle valve or slide, like airplanes but not as bad. The second throttle cable is to make sure you can break loose a stuck or frozen slide.
Why do you need a close throttle cable?
And the “close throttle” cable is a safety mechanism, if it is not there, the only thing you have to close the throttle is to “push” the cable that opens the throttle….if there is significant binding now that you have removed the “close throttle” cable, you might wanna be able to reach down and close the butterfly on the carb manually. Hey Jake!
When did racebikes need push pull throttle cables?
Back in the late 70s a lot of racers fitted the big round slide smoothbore carbs to racebikes and without the close cable installed the carbs would hang open for a split second after wide open accelleration causing many sets of wet panties and crashes. The 2 cable setup was mandated on the racetrack first. Thanks for the info guys.
Do you need a cable for a carburetor?
You need a throttle cable for a vehicle that has non-stock components such as the throttle (twist throttle or thumb throttle), carburetor, or FI throttle body. In those situations it is likely that the free-length of the cable you need will be different from the stock cable.
How are the throttle cables on a snowmobile?
One cable pulls the throttle open against the spring, the other pulls it closed, redundant, but a damned good idea for safety. In the snowmobile world, with a thumb flipper throttle, two cables isn’t feasable, so cable slackness is monitorred with two switches. Remove ads, support ADV. southcentral PA.
Can you use a throttle on an electric bike?
In the United States, most e-bikes offer a throttle feature, although not all of them have it. However, some countries don’t allow electric bikes to have throttles by law. In those types of nations, you can only purchase bikes that use the pedal-assist feature.
Are there any throttle cable left in stock?
Only 9 left in stock (more on the way). If you are planning on buying a new lawnmower, then you already know how difficult it can be to maintain it and how important it is to have the best equipment possible. You are also looking to make it easier for everyone to maintain the lawn safely.
You need a throttle cable for a vehicle that has non-stock components such as the throttle (twist throttle or thumb throttle), carburetor, or FI throttle body. In those situations it is likely that the free-length of the cable you need will be different from the stock cable.
Do you need a throttle cable for a Moto Guzzi?
This can be the case for older Japanese machines, most European street models like Ducati’s, BMW’S and Moto Guzzi’s, motor scooters, and rare or exotic bikes. You need a throttle cable for a vehicle that has non-stock components such as the throttle (twist throttle or thumb throttle), carburetor, or FI throttle body.