Motorcycle Throttle Cables

When you twist the “loud handle,” make sure your bike barks right with motorcycle throttle cables available now at RevZilla. These critical components that control engine speed are alike in design, but built just a bit different to match specific needs. The throttle cable for motorcycle “A” may be the dual type with push/pull ends while the throttle cable for motorcycle “B” is a direct-fit OEM replacement. Common Tread has a handy tutorial on replacing your bike throttle cable, which is a job that’s both important and a bit fiddly.  Give it a read before diving in, then get the part that’s right for your ride here on this page!

Motorcycle Throttle Cables: For Correct Fit & Operation

When you get on the gas, you’re also letting more air into the engine and speeding up its revolutions per minute. The opening of those throttle plates or carburetor slides is done with taut motorcycle throttle cables that are the routed correctly and are of appropriate length. This means you can’t just pick up any old throttle cable for a motorcycle. Need a long throttle cable to reach all the way from you ape hangers to the intake tract? RevZilla can help with that. Looking specifically for Honda motorcycle throttle cables that’ll fit your XR or CBR? Then you’ve come to the right place. There’s something for everyone here and these cables come from top brands like Barnett, Drag Specialties, Motion Pro and more.

As that Common Tread article says, these bike throttle cables need to travel through housing that’s free of damage and kinks. Throttle tube movement will suffer otherwise so consider a cable replacement if your’s is old, stretched or otherwise gritty-feeling. For even more guidance, give this video a view and use it as a guide during your next DIY project!