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Dual throttle cable for xlh

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Fehead, Jan 14, 2013.

  1. Fehead

    Fehead New Member

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    thinking of converting my tillotson carburetor to a cv...can i get a dual throttle cable that uses my existing throttle grip? i'd like to keep the grips original to my bone stock '69 ironhead.
    Fehead, Jan 14, 2013
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    if the spring on the cv is in good shape, you dont need dual cables.........
    chucktx, Jan 15, 2013
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  4. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Government safety people determined that you need the backup of the return cable. Prior to that, everything worked fine. Keep a good spring on carb, fix it so it can't slip off. Work real fine, last long time.
    Fatboy128, Jan 15, 2013
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  5. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    Older Harleys had piano wire for throttle,no spring at all. Set it let go and Walla,Criuse control, well sort of.
    charlie46, Jan 15, 2013
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    yep you can run the single cable , you will have to twist off just like you do now
    cowboy, Jan 15, 2013
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