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Am I just doing something worng with my handlebars?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by bobbytheblack, Dec 15, 2011.

  1. bobbytheblack

    bobbytheblack Member

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    Cause I cant find or don't see anyone else with this problem. I installed drag bars on my 82 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim and it seems like my cable is too long. I think this because when I rev it, theres no pull back from the throttle cable. I was wondering if anyone else had an idea as to why this is?
     
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    Your not doing anything wrong so much as overlooking some stuff. I switched to drag bars too so I know what you are talking about.

    You are right. The cable is now too long. Good news is, its manageable. The extra length you have created is pinching the cable and not allowing it to return to close. This may be caused by to many bends or to sharp of a bend.

    Its easy to address. Just trace your cable from the throttle and try to work out an unnecessary bends. This may require removing the tank and re-routing the cable.

    Good luck!
     
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    Generally speaking, converting to lower bars will cause issues with all of your control cables and the front brake hose.

    Again, generally speaking, the throttle and choke cables can be re-routed to "eat up" the slack but the clutch cable and front brake hose may need to be replaced with shorter versions to keep the installation clean, and to prevent kinking.
     

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