Throttle Cable

[pddgm]

Went to start the trike today and first my battery was dead, then got it charged and went to start it and the throttle cable broke. I see a 15 ft replacement cable on line for 70 bucks. I am hoping there is a cheaper one available. Also has anyone ever replaced one on a Road Hawk. I called the factory, but Marv the parts guy was gone for the day. I am guessing it's not that difficult, but looks like I will have to remove the rear wheel to access the back of the engine shroud. Also any suggestions as to the best way to jack it up..



Joe

 

[peteg59]

http://www.gokartsupply.com/index.html
I'm running one from these folks /\ /\
They carry 12 foot cables, but could likely make one 15 foot if that's what you need.
Depending on your throttle end being ball or barrel style, you might be able to make one work...?
Good luck.

 

[pddgm]

Thanks, Pete. After waiting most of the morning for Roadsmith (they made my trike) to return my call or email and not hearing from them. I took the bull by the horns and removed the old cable, turns out the outer covering was 9 ft 6 inches and the complete cable was 13 ft 6 inches. I called a couple of local bike shops and a place called H S Cycles took the old inner cable out and cleaned the inside of the outer covering with degreaser and air. He then made me an inner cable with ball. Price was fair and it only took about 30 minutes. I installed it and all in good in my trike world....



Joe

 

[peteg59]

Sounds good. Back up & running is a good feeling:clapping:

 

[V-driver]

This is the best throttle cable kit I've found. $45.00 for 15 foot length and a lot of fittings, etc.

http://www.venhillusa.com/venhill-un...cable-kit.html

 

[pddgm]

This is the best throttle cable kit I've found. $45.00 for 15 foot length and a lot of fittings, etc.

http://www.venhillusa.com/venhill-un...cable-kit.html

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Thanks for the info, got mine fixed. I would have to cut 6 ft off that cable housing. So far so good with the one I bought. Of course haven't been able to ride much, since the trike ain't running right.

 

[stinger608]

http://www.gokartsupply.com/index.html
I'm running one from these folks /\ /\
They carry 12 foot cables, but could likely make one 15 foot if that's what you need.
Depending on your throttle end being ball or barrel style, you might be able to make one work...?
Good luck.

This is the best throttle cable kit I've found. $45.00 for 15 foot length and a lot of fittings, etc.

http://www.venhillusa.com/venhill-un...cable-kit.html

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These are both some excellent links for cables.

That is something that can be tough to find locally for a lot of people and these links should help many many fellow trikers!

 

[pddgm]

These are both some excellent links for cables.

That is something that can be tough to find locally for a lot of people and these links should help many many fellow trikers!

Found locally and it is fixed. Thanks for all the help...

 

[stinger608]

Found locally and it is fixed. Thanks for all the help...

Yep, and that's a good thing man. Now if we can get your electrical issues figured out. :clapping:

 

[skuuter]

This is the best throttle cable kit I've found. $45.00 for 15 foot length and a lot of fittings, etc.

http://www.venhillusa.com/venhill-un...cable-kit.html

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This is the Kit we built most of Our VW Race Car Throttles from, single Carb, and Twin 48 IDA Weber Setups....always worked well, and I never broke one.....ThumbUp