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Started by FJ4655, March 19, 2013, 05:35:44 AM

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FJ4655

March 19, 2013, 05:35:44 AM
Hi, I am new to the road bike scene as I have been mostly off road for the last 20 years and now enjoy the comfort of a great 1989 FJ1200, I would like to replace the throttle cables and need to know if the joining box is really nedded or could I just use 2 long cables such as on off road bikes. Any ideas would be great. Thanks and it is a great site.. :greeting: I am in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia...

The General

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March 19, 2013, 05:59:41 AM
Quote from: FJ4655 on March 19, 2013, 05:35:44 AM
Hi, I am new to the road bike scene as I have been mostly off road for the last 20 years and now enjoy the comfort of a great 1989 FJ1200, I would like to replace the throttle cables and need to know if the joining box is really nedded or could I just use 2 long cables such as on off road bikes. Any ideas would be great. Thanks and it is a great site.. :greeting: I am in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia...
:hi: Welcome FJ 4655. Nice area Hervey Bay. Paddled tha Mary River to Maryborough once (3 years ago). Not an expert with throttle cables but unless you have raised the handlebars somewhat I`d stick to original. Available here: www.rpmracingca.com Randy will look after ya. (Raduechel Performance Motorsports).
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

fj11.5

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March 19, 2013, 06:21:51 AM
+1 dougy,  but ive fitted xjr throttle cables and the matching throttle tube ect ,these are the full length cables, and work perfectly,, the bonus with standard fj items,  if one breaks you only have to purchase half a cable
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJmonkey

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March 19, 2013, 06:50:34 AM
Welcome to the nut house...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

movenon

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March 19, 2013, 08:11:09 AM
Welcome ! The FJ is a fun bike to ride and this is a great group of FJ owners.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

RichBaker

#5
March 19, 2013, 06:50:18 PM
The "joiner" box makes it a LOT easier to pull the carbs for service.... otherwise, it is not required. I'd keep it if it was my bike.
Rich Baker - NRA Life, AZCDL, Trail Riders of S. AZ. , AMA Life, BRC, HEAT Dirt Riders, SAMA....
Tennessee Squire
90 FJ1200, 03 WR450F ;8^P

FJ4655

#6
March 19, 2013, 09:21:19 PM
 :i_am_so_happy:, thanks for the replys, I will have to have a look at the cables and possible just bite the bullet and buy the 4 new cables, given the age and klms I think it would be safer.  :bomb:

FJ4655

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March 21, 2013, 04:12:09 AM
Thanks everybody, I have investigated these pesky cable and re routed them and lubed them so they no longer stick and work very well, so no need to buy new ones yet.
Next question--What are your thoughts on the antivibration bar ends, do they really work well and worth the investment, I am considering buying a set from RPM. :yahoo:
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