Throttle cable

[_Iain_]

Return cable on the YBR's snapped last night. D'oh.

Throttle feels very light, and rolls forward quite a lot, about 1/3 turn. What are the chances of the remaining cable snapping on me? Would quite like to do the mayday run, but no hope of getting replacement cable before then. Been riding it like it with the bit of snapped cable removed. Whats the worst that could happen should i carry on with it? Cable cant be there for nothing surely?

Ta much bcf!
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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[Taught2BCauti...]

If you can't get the correct cable from a main dealer, I'm sure you will find something that will do the job at a cycle shop, or even the cycle section at Halfords. The cables are very similar to those used on bicycle brakes and gears, and you can get 'Universal' sets with different ends that will fit almost anything.
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[serlant]

The return cable is there in the event that the throttle sticks open, you are able to close it by twisting the throttle in reverse, so the bike doesn't rev its tits off. not neccesary and more of a safety feature, i've read of plenty of people removing them by choice.
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04 CBR1000RR, 1995 Husqvarna TE410, 1998 VTR1000(Sold), 1990 XJ600(sold), 1996 KH125(dead and sold)