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Title: throttle cables
Post by: hades32 on June 13, 2019, 03:04:42 AM
Hello
That's my first post here. I have 88 fj1200. She have throttle cables with white splitter box. Now i need to change those cables because they are stiff. its hard to open and close throttle.
Do i have to change for those same cables with box (3cv version) or i can use cables from 3cx without this box?
Thanks
Title: Re: throttle cables
Post by: oldktmdude on June 13, 2019, 06:19:31 AM
   I would keep the splitter box, it is much easier to disconnect the cables at the box than at the throttle twist grip.
Makes it a lot easier to remove the carbs when required.
   Regards, Pete.
Title: Re: throttle cables
Post by: RPM - Robert on June 13, 2019, 09:20:00 AM
You would need to change the throttle side handlebar guide as well if swapping over to the later 2 cable design.
Title: Re: throttle cables
Post by: red on June 13, 2019, 12:58:44 PM
Quote from: hades32 on June 13, 2019, 03:04:42 AMHello
That's my first post here. I have 88 fj1200. She have throttle cables with white splitter box. Now i need to change those cables because they are stiff. its hard to open and close throttle.
hades32,

There is a slick cable-lube tool that works with an aerosol spray lube-and-straw.  You could use the "sandwich baggy" method.  Any decent motorcycle shop should be able to fabricate new custom cables for you, also.  Check the pix here:

https://cbrforum.com/forum/general-tech-9/lubricating-cables-126175/ (https://cbrforum.com/forum/general-tech-9/lubricating-cables-126175/)
.
Title: Re: throttle cables
Post by: RPM - Robert on June 13, 2019, 01:12:34 PM
We do offer the lube tools and all four of the new cables for the splitter box

MP Cable Luber V1 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MotionProCableLuber)
MP Cable Luber V3 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MotionProVableV3)
Throttle Cable 1 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=36Y-26311-01)
Throttle Cable 2 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=36Y-26312-01)
Throttle Cable 3 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3A84-90TC3)
Throttle Cable 4 (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3A84-90TC4)
Title: Re: throttle cables
Post by: Tuned forks on June 13, 2019, 07:04:39 PM
Robert, are those two cable lubers for two different applications or just two different styles of tool?  Do you have something for the speedo cable as well?

Joe
Title: Re: throttle cables
Post by: RPM - Robert on June 13, 2019, 07:08:27 PM
The v3 is their 3rd version it is supposed to be less messy than the version 1

Redline grease (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SynGrease) for the speedo, the speedo cable comes out of it's protector no need for a special tool.
Title: Re: throttle cables
Post by: hades32 on June 14, 2019, 03:14:53 PM
Thanks for all answers.
I took off all cables off then I wash them by WD 40. Bit by bit. It's take me a 4 hours to get them free. Now they are working fine.
Cheers