Unseizing throttle cable?

[Saltire]

Just as the title says, what's the process? Throttle wont move at all.

[stinkwheel]

Don't. Get a new one.

They are usually seized because they have started to unravel inside the outer.

Even if you manage to unseize it, it'll fail soon and leave you stranded.
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[Saltire]

Cheers, now to replace it, is it just a matter of disconnecting both ends and reconnecting the new one, or is there any hexes or rituals I need to do to ensure it doesn't fuck up on me?

[Rogerborg]

Nothing voodoo, but be careful that you don't trap or pinch the new cable when fitting it.
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[P.addy]

Should be a very easy process to replace, clutch cables I tend to wrap the new one with tape on to the old one, undo the old from the engine and pull it through. Less hassle than routing it.

Throttle should be simple, just don't trap or kink it. Twist the bars after fitting to make sure its not pulling the cable before you take out for a test ride.

[Islander]

Run the new cable in alongside the old. That way you're assured of getting the route right.

[stinkwheel]

You don't say what bike it's off.

Some are easier to do than others.

For example, if you have a slide carb, you may need to take the top off the carburettor and dismantle the slide mechanism to change the throttle cable.

If it's a CV carb, there is usually an external linkage.

Getting to the end of it may involve removing bits and pieces of bodywork.

Adjust so there is a touch of slack in the cable when fully closed.

I also route the new one alongside the old one for easiness. I generally find it's easier to do the bottom first, then the twist grip on the basis that you can more easily see and reach what's happening up there.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Kickstart]

Hi

To go with Stinkwheels good points above, if it is a bank of CV carbs on a normal 4 cylinder bike then there are often 2 cables. One to open the carbs and one to force them to shut. If this is the case then before replacing the cable check that the return cable is not over tight as that can make the throttle virtually seized.

All the best

Katy
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