Replacing throttle cable on '87 spree?

[jfed1988]

ok so i took apart the carb for cleaning and i noticed the bystarter was cracked so i ordered a new bystarter and installed it. I also noticed there was something wrong with the throttle cable, it needs to be replaced. when i looked in the manual it says that the carburetor cap is an important part on the spree and removing it would cause damage on an '87. how do i put in the new throttle cable without removing the carburetor cap? im a little confused.

[tw39515]

The cable should have cap on it. i have a used one if u want it pm me.

[bradmeehan]

Can you describe what was wrong w/the throttle cable? You may have just misaligned it when screwing it on again.

[bradthreee]

Those caps are a PITA (pain in the *) to take off of the throttle cable! I'm not sure if a brand new one comes with one or not. But what I do know is that the dealer often sells a special cable lubricant called Dr. Slide which has worked wonders for me. If the cable is completely "frozen" I would recommend purchasing a good used cable with cap already on it. Any year Spree will fit. I also have a cable if needed.

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

The cable is held to the cap by a small spring-steel circlip that fits into a groove on both components. You can see the ring down from the topside if you pull the cable away from the side into which you're looking. I managed to remove my SR cap by working my way around with teeny-tiny picks, pushing the ring toward center. On my Aero cable nothing I tried worked until I cut the cap lengthwise. On my DJ-1 the cap popped off with a firm pull. Luck plays a part in this.

[jfed1988]

Can you describe what was wrong w/the throttle cable? You may have just misaligned it when screwing it on again.

the throttle is all play, no resistance at all. I tried adjusting the cable to get rid of all the extra play and i couldnt get it to twist. New throttle cable in order?

[bradthreee]

Can you describe what was wrong w/the throttle cable? You may have just misaligned it when screwing it on again.

the throttle is all play, no resistance at all. I tried adjusting the cable to get rid of all the extra play and i couldnt get it to twist. New throttle cable in order?

To me it sounds like the spring in the throttle slide is toast. Thats where the reistance comes from

[eurero]

Can you describe what was wrong w/the throttle cable? You may have just misaligned it when screwing it on again.

the throttle is all play, no resistance at all. I tried adjusting the cable to get rid of all the extra play and i couldnt get it to twist. New throttle cable in order?

To me it sounds like the spring in the throttle slide is toast. Thats where the reistance comes from

It could also be that the cable somehow froze at WOT. That happened to my aero.

Does it start as is?