Another 1st Gen thing to check - Throttle cable

[Grisolm1]

Hope this keeps someone from getting stranded (or worse) on their 1st Gen.

 

Check the short throttle cables - from the plastic junction box on left of the frame (where cruise cable connects) - to the carb assy. Mine pull side was frayed to within 2-3 small strands remaining where it hooks to the carbs. If it had let loose on the road it would not be a fun walk home.

 

I only caught this Sunday during my first carb off cleaning. Fairing is removed now (was actually really easy), but I think you could inspect this in place with a flashlight. Look up between the left side intake manifolds, you may see the cable to the carb linkage coming down out of a tube, thats where it frays.

 

I since found posted elsewhere here these tend to let go at 40-60K on 1st Gens. Mine has 61K. Had to dig to find this info, so hopefully this puts it in a more prominent place.

 

Snow is at least good for one thing - maintenance........

 

Can't wait to get the old girl back on the road with her new clean carbs, Diaphraghms, valve adjust, plug wires etc.