[whiskeysid]

Hey gents,
Anyone know where I can get a throttle cable to work with my Mikuni VM32 carbs on my '73 CB350 twin? It seems like this would be a simple part to find, but I haven't been having any luck. Thanks.

 

[borzwazie]

can't you hack the stock cables?

 

[krapfever]

Sudco P/N: 021-270 (Throttle kit w/ 1-2 cables for VM's)

Check their website under Parts -> Controls -> Motion Pro Throttles -> Motion Pro Twist ATV Throttle Kit

 

[Mc69]

I called Motion Pro directly, sent them some pictures, and told them exactly what I wanted. A week and a half later it was at my door. Fits right to the stock controls, no muss, no fuss. $45 shipped from Cali.

 

[HackAsaw]

wow........ 45 bucks for a cable is pretty strong

any reasonably seedy and decent motorcycle shop...... not the botique types

will have a less than ten dollar universal cable

you can cut it to length and finish one end of it

I think i have several here and they retail for like 6.95

 

[pampadori]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB350-CL350K-THROTTLE-CABLE-1968-1973_W0QQitemZ280207671474QQihZ018QQcategoryZ50462QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

$25, i got mine in 5 days.

 

[krapfever]

Stock CV cables won't work on VM sliders.

Meh, I guess you could re-tin the ends at the carbs...

 

[snorkelfork]

i'm willing to bet sl350k1 and later cables will work.

 

[whiskeysid]

Thanks a lot, krapfever. I just ordered the Motion Pro cable from Sudco. It's exactly what I was looking for. It's weird, because I called Sudco last week and they said that they didn't have any cables that would work for me. Hmmm.
As far as the $10 or less universal cables go, sure, they're cheap... but they're cheap. Made in Chaiwan and lousy. $45 for a cable is pricey, but it's a top quality, American-made cable. For all my love of old Jap bikes, spending my money on US-made stuff is quite important to me. Thanks again.

 

[Mc69]

I know 45 sounds expensive for a cable,,,but it is custom, with custom ends, and custom length. And the best thing about it for me was I got it in the mail, put it on the bike. Looks great and works correctly. I've half assed things in the past but I always seem to end up redoing them later on, only costing me twice of what I would have paid to do it right the first time.

 

[smurph74]

Will the cable from sudco work with a stock throttle housing?

 

[krapfever]

quote:Originally posted by smurph74

Will the cable from sudco work with a stock throttle housing?

I suppose...but only if you are running with slider (a.k.a. SL) carbs.

 

[smurph74]

quote:Originally posted by krapfever

quote:Originally posted by smurph74

Will the cable from sudco work with a stock throttle housing?

I suppose...but only if you are running with slider (a.k.a. SL) carbs.

Sorry I meant will the sudco cable work w/stock throttle housing and VM32mm Mikuni carbs.

 

[krapfever]

I believe the sudco cable is set up for a 1/4 turn throttle assembly, so, no I don't think it'll work with a stock throttle control housing.

 

[krapfever]

I believe the sudco cable is set up for a 1/4 turn throttle assembly, so, no I don't think it'll work with a stock throttle control housing.