How long do oe throttle cables last ?
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How long do oe throttle cables last ?
What sort of life expectancy do the nylon lined oe throttle cables have ? Anyone had a failure and at what miles ?
Simon.
K100rs, R1100s, R1150rs, R1200st, K1300s
K100rs, R1100s, R1150rs, R1200st, K1300s
Re: How long do oe throttle cables last ?
I can’t remember this coming up before. Has yours given up?
Mine has time against it but it’s still low mileage.
Mine has time against it but it’s still low mileage.
Re: How long do oe throttle cables last ?
No mine have done 54k and seem fine, but I was just wondering ?
30 ( ... or 40, ahem ) yrs ago we were regularly replacing Japanese throttle cables, nowadays it doesn't seem to be an issue.
30 ( ... or 40, ahem ) yrs ago we were regularly replacing Japanese throttle cables, nowadays it doesn't seem to be an issue.
Simon.
K100rs, R1100s, R1150rs, R1200st, K1300s
K100rs, R1100s, R1150rs, R1200st, K1300s
Re: How long do oe throttle cables last ?
Mine's on 64k, looks like the original.
Anyone else feel that the throttle on these bikes (1100s in my case) is excessively stiff? Still nice and smooth, and returns properly, just feels like excessive effort is needed compared to other bikes I've owned.
Anyone else feel that the throttle on these bikes (1100s in my case) is excessively stiff? Still nice and smooth, and returns properly, just feels like excessive effort is needed compared to other bikes I've owned.
Re: How long do oe throttle cables last ?
85500 miles on mine and still working fine. (Probably snap now!) Just had 3 days hooning around north Wales, amazing place, great roads.
11 plate KTM SMT
Re: How long do oe throttle cables last ?
I replaced all 3 of mine at 75k miles as preventive maintenance although they were ok. Should be ok for another 30 k miles..
Last edited by nab 301 on Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Nigel
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1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
Nigel
Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to!
1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
Re: How long do oe throttle cables last ?
Yes , a little heavy but I guess i'm used to it after 15 ish years ! Could be worth inspecting the cable junction box although if you're going in that far I'd be prepared to change the cables anyway.Heyho wrote:Mine's on 64k, looks like the original.
Anyone else feel that the throttle on these bikes (1100s in my case) is excessively stiff? Still nice and smooth, and returns properly, just feels like excessive effort is needed compared to other bikes I've owned.
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Nigel
Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to!
1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
Nigel
Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to!
1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
Re: How long do oe throttle cables last ?
Dont apply an lube down the cables.
It affects the lining and they get stiffer / jam / sticky
Check the bowden box for dust / gunk etc
Dont know about replacing the cables on the 1100S, but on the GS, whilst not really difficult, is fiddaly and takes time
Access on the 1100S probably makes it difficult, fairings and fuel tank etc
It affects the lining and they get stiffer / jam / sticky
Check the bowden box for dust / gunk etc
Dont know about replacing the cables on the 1100S, but on the GS, whilst not really difficult, is fiddaly and takes time
Access on the 1100S probably makes it difficult, fairings and fuel tank etc