Could someone please give me a good answer as to why 4 stroke dirt bikes have 2 throttle cables?
Ok, Before you answer this lemme tell you what i already know.
I am pretty smart when it comes to things like this and am an automotive technician. but keep reading and you'll understand. Also, I know one is an accel cable and 1 is a decel cable. Now, the decel cable is where i get a little fuzzy. Ok, So we call it a decel cable but its not a "Push / Pull" type of cable. If you tried to "Push" with this type of cable the cable would "Bunch up" in the housing but for it to be a decel cable it would have to be a push type.. A "Push / Pull" cable would be like the cable found on a PWC or boat for steering. Although it would be smaller this is still the type of cable that would be required for a push cable which would be a decel type of cable so that dont make sense. Also, Why would it even need a decel cable? Have you ever tried to turn the throttle valve on one of these? the spring is so stiff it will hurt your fingers. I asked around at my local motorcycle shop / dealer but no one knew the real answer there either (No surprise here) Can someone PLEASE shed some light on this for me?
Ok, Before you answer this lemme tell you what i already know.
I am pretty smart when it comes to things like this and am an automotive technician. but keep reading and you'll understand. Also, I know one is an accel cable and 1 is a decel cable. Now, the decel cable is where i get a little fuzzy. Ok, So we call it a decel cable but its not a "Push / Pull" type of cable. If you tried to "Push" with this type of cable the cable would "Bunch up" in the housing but for it to be a decel cable it would have to be a push type.. A "Push / Pull" cable would be like the cable found on a PWC or boat for steering. Although it would be smaller this is still the type of cable that would be required for a push cable which would be a decel type of cable so that dont make sense. Also, Why would it even need a decel cable? Have you ever tried to turn the throttle valve on one of these? the spring is so stiff it will hurt your fingers. I asked around at my local motorcycle shop / dealer but no one knew the real answer there either (No surprise here) Can someone PLEASE shed some light on this for me?