SECURITY Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Im in the process of getting my front facing plenum up and running but the throttle cable is too long. Im not using the adapter as ive got a bigger throttle body that fits right onto the plenum. Ive got around 50mm slack. What are my options? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandingo Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 There are places who can make you a custom cable. where you located? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4951952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULOOOK Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Pull the cable from the pedal end through till its firm and get a cable clamp and clamp it off at the pedal to take up the slack. Works a treat. Or you can pay big $ and get it shortened. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4951956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECURITY Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 im in sydney Flipmo. i didnt look at it from the pedal end - ill have a look tomorrow and see if i can find one, thanks mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4951980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiTAN Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Pull the cable from the pedal end through till its firm and get a cable clamp and clamp it off at the pedal to take up the slack. Works a treat. Or you can pay big $ and get it shortened. this is the way mine was shortened, seems to be working fine so far. a bicycle shop should be able to sort you out with a fitting to clamp the cable. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia GTR Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 "uhhhh we sell and fix bicycles here, I dont know what you street racers want but you better leave or Im calling the police" OT that is a clever idea tho Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Big bucks? It costs about $100-$150 to get a whole new cable made to the exact length you need. Try passing a roadworthy with a clamped cable. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECURITY Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 yeah i know it will cost around $80 over here, i just need a quick fix so i can get it running. the new cable can wait a week or so till i sort out the bugs with the new plenum and injectors. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoHR31 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 tied a couple knots in myne to shorten it. still working fine 3 years later Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 yeah i know it will cost around $80 over here, i just need a quick fix so i can get it running. the new cable can wait a week or so till i sort out the bugs with the new plenum and injectors. Cable ties then - answer to the worlds problems! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cable ties then - answer to the worlds problems! I've got a 4 foot long one here I reckon would fit you nicely Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Nichols Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I got a longer one to suit my RB30DE and had to shorten by 50mm. I was able to gently cut the outer sleeve at the 50mm length and then with side cutters cut each ring of the outer sleeve off. Took a bit of effort but got it there. I shortened the firewall end where it seats into the firewall bracket Nigel Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4952730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECURITY Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 went to a bike shop and got a little clamp for the pedal end - works just like the stock one except its not welded/brazed. a grub screw clamps down the cable. now ive got the awesome task of finding out why my ECU says my TPS is 13% open when at idle :\ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4954174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiTAN Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) i pulled the stock sensor off the original throttle body and put it onto the Q45, then its just two screws that hold it in place get a mate to watch the computer while you move it around to get the correct throttle closed % (and make sure it hits the correct fully open %) mine closed sits on 0.1% Edited November 24, 2009 by TiTAN Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4954225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch rb30 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 You can use the throttle cable from a U12 bluebird/pintara/trx. It has the same firewall mounts as the r32 and fitted perfectly on the greddy copy inlet on rb25/30 I believe the same age pulsar fits, something like a n13 ca18de or similar. P10 and p11 primera fits too, but i dont know if they come out is aus Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4954330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECURITY Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 i pulled the stock sensor off the original throttle body and put it onto the Q45, then its just two screws that hold it in place get a mate to watch the computer while you move it around to get the correct throttle closed % (and make sure it hits the correct fully open %) mine closed sits on 0.1% Yeah mate I tried that and fully closed it's at 13%. I'll have a play with it later today and see what I can get it to do. You can use the throttle cable from a U12 bluebird/pintara/trx.It has the same firewall mounts as the r32 and fitted perfectly on the greddy copy inlet on rb25/30 I believe the same age pulsar fits, something like a n13 ca18de or similar. P10 and p11 primera fits too, but i dont know if they come out is aus sweet! thanks for the info mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/297417-shortening-the-throttle-cable/#findComment-4954665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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