Gen3 Throttle Cable Removal technique?

[dcarver]

2013 valve check time. Throttle cables must be removed prior to lifting valve cover. Looks like a real BEAR to pull cables from pulley end...

...and I recall seriously getting bound up with removing from throttle grip end too.. heated grip, wires, etc.

so just wondering which end you removed when you did your valve check?

TIA

 

[ogopogo]

IIRC, there are some small bolts that allow a bracket at the throttle bodies to be detached sufficiently.

 

[dcarver]

IIRC, there are some small bolts that allow a bracket at the throttle bodies to be detached sufficiently.

I actually loosened the entire bracket and speculated a bit.. it looked too tight even with loose bracket. If it's been done before then I might try that method.

Tx for the reply!

Apparently YES it can be done..

 

[SkooterG]

Is Gen 3 that much worse on the handlebar/throttle end? That's always where I disconnect them on Gen 1/2.

 

[dcarver]

Is Gen 3 that much worse on the handlebar/throttle end? That's always where I disconnect them on Gen 1/2.

For me, YES, due to heated grips and associated wires that have to be routed *perfectly* to prevent fraying. Remember that the grip is permanently glued with OEM heated grips.. I kinda spaced that the last time I went in and phoooked the insulation up.. kinda sorta fixed but ordered a new heated grip.. and found it last night so it appears I'm going topside again. Agree that Gen1,2 topside is much easier.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Perfect timing Mr. Carver. My '15 is due for the first valve inspection and I was just contemplating the very same.

Thanks dude!

~G

 

[Heen]

I did my valves a month ago. I also loosened the bracket instead of removing the cable. In order to make sure the valve cover gasket does not get accidently pulled loose when installing, I spent most of a half hour practicing putting the valve cover back in before gluing the gasket in. Worth the time if you did not remove the cowling because you can get the gasket all the way around.

 

[dcarver]

Well, potential crapola. I'm running bar riser/set backs which apparently consumes just enough cable free play, even with loose bracket, to prevent cover from coming off. Will look at it again later, but no way I can get the cables as far to the right as shown in the pic above. As stated earlier, I have to go for the grip due to replacement, but to keep this thread on topic thought I'd post latest findings.

More later.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Push the easy button dc, unbolt the RH handlebar to get more forward slack.

~G

 

[SkooterG]

Push the easy button dc, unbolt the RH handlebar to get more forward slack.
~G

The fart smeller I always knew you to be!

 

[dcarver]

Push the easy button dc, unbolt the RH handlebar to get more forward slack.
~G

Well, THAT's a brilliant idea!

Thanks G!

Now then, where is the handlebar located?

 

[escapefjrtist]

^^^^^ So after all this, what's the verdict dc?

~G