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Offline Lbxpdx

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Throttle cable. OEM or aftermarket?
« on: July 13, 2024, 12:55:10 PM »
I’m thinking of replacing my throttle cable, it’s at least a decade old and probably older and I wondering if I should shell out the $57 at the dealer or buy aftermarket. 

If aftermarket, which brand?
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Offline Chaos

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Re: Throttle cable. OEM or aftermarket?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2024, 02:31:36 PM »
Is the old one giving you problems?  I had the original on my K75s for 37 years and was still fine when I sold it. Never lubed it or anything.  Did have to pull the grip off the throttle side a couple times and clean all the gunk off the bar when the throttle got sticky.
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Offline frankenduck

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Re: Throttle cable. OEM or aftermarket?
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2024, 03:32:13 PM »
What he said. Unless it's damaged there's no need to replace it.
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