A new throttle cable bracket bolted to the engine at one of the hoisting points. All the bolts are secure with Loctite. It’s very simple and strong. The picture makes it look like the cable is coming out of the bracket at an angle, but it is exiting perpendicular to the bracket. I made my own throttle cable using 1.5mm wire rope and a thimble on the end at the pedal. Unfortunately there is no off the shelf solution that is the right length, diameter and cable end. The routing has a few bends but I lubed the cable really … Continue reading Update 8/13/17

I solved the throttle cable problem that resulted from the new throttle body. I made a simple bracket that will allow me to run the throttle cable so it pulls down on the throttle lever. It means a little longer cable with a few turns around the engine but nothing too drastic that should cause the cable to wear out. I’m going to run the new cable tonight. I will grease the cable really well so that it doesn’t wear and to keep the drag down. I still plan to add a second return spring on the throttle arm so … Continue reading Update 8/7/17