Throttle cable replacement

stanley · Sep 29, 2021

The throttle action on my late model, 80k plus 1100gs has become very notchy. Guess it's time for new cables.

Any advice?

Do I Stick with BMW parts or go after market? Anything else worth doing whilst I'm in there?

Thanks in advance

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JohnnyBoxer · Sep 29, 2021

Stick to genuine BMW parts

theoneandonly · Sep 29, 2021

JohnnyBoxer said:
Stick to genuine BMW parts

2nd , Venhill can be expensive.

Steptoe · Sep 29, 2021

I’m not sure if you have a choice of alternative manufacturers.

stanley · Sep 30, 2021

Thanks.
Pulled it apart this evening... That splitter box is in a great spot!
Short cable to right hand tb was damaged/frayed.
I'll replace all four and the clutch cable whilst the tank is off

Cheers

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hops · Sep 30, 2021

stanley said:
Thanks.
Pulled it apart this evening... That splitter box is in a great spot!
Short cable to right hand tb was damaged/frayed.
I'll replace all four and the clutch cable whilst the tank is off

Cheers

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If you've done the clutch cable did you replace the brass nipple that sits in the lever at the bar end? If not it's worth doing.

stanley · Sep 30, 2021

hops said:
If you've done the clutch cable did you replace the brass nipple that sits in the lever at the bar end? If not it's worth doing.

Thanks,
The slotted barrel shaped thing that sits between cable end and lever?

I just assumed it was part of the cable. I'll order one!

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hops · Sep 30, 2021

I don't believe it comes as one and they can wear and cause the cable to fray so for a few bob it's worth doing.

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West coast gser · Oct 2, 2021

Also take a file and smooth the edges of the lever and housing give the cable an easier time instead moving on a sharp edge

stanley · Oct 17, 2021

Thanks chaps,
All replaced. Lovely, smooth and light again

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