Extra Long Throttle Cable

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karmsemaj
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HI

I've just fitted a Dellorto PHBL 25. The throttle cable fits and the carb operates but the cable outer is really tight and pulls the carb to one side slightly, do i need an extra long throttle cable? if so is the outer longer than a standard throttle cable or is it just the inner? Thanks
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It depends on the routing of your cable. The standard cable comes into the side of the carb so ther's not a lot of extra to form a loop that woult bring it into the top for the PH carbs.

I'd expect you'd need both inner and outer but they're relatively cheap (<10£)
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I've used long inner & outer cables for years going back to the 70's, the last ones being sourced from good bike shops, often extra long intended for a tandem, silky smooth, @ a fraction of the cost that "Lambretta Specialists" charge.

That said, the cable elbows can work well & I have fitted them to the throttle & choke controls on bikes where the owners seem to only know how to spend time & money on bling..... :roll:
karmsemaj
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Thanks for the advice, I've ordered an extra long cable to give it.
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Not all bicycle shops carry the right cable. Phone around first and ask for a cable for use with a recumbent bike rear gear selector. These are really long. I keep a spair in my tool roll as you can use it anywhere in a pinch.

To cut it down, I find I get the cleanest cut with no fraying when I use a dremel cut off wheel. To stop the cable fraying in future, what I find works well, is I put super clue on it (krazy glue). You dont want the gel type, the very fluid liquid wicks up into the cable and hardens. Obviously wear gloves.

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