Is there any way to fix the metal piece where the throttle cable attaches to the carbs on a 97 f3? While trying to fit a new throttle cable, I broke off one of the ends that holds the cables and now the cable wont stay securely attached. What can I do, buy a new carburetor?

 

Can you post some pictures ? It would help to understand what you're referring to.

 

Where the white arrow points to, I have broken off the tab that holds the throttle cable in place. tia

 

Is this what you're referring to ? If only 1 piece broke, the round opening that holds the end of the cable, you may be able to repair it. I would think that if you clean it real well with carburetor cleaner or brake clean, you could then use something like JB Weld to put it back together.

 

that's it, guess I'll take it ron ayers to get it done. Hands too big to fit down in there. Thanks

 

Ouch!

That will be a tough one to repair, it is a cast aluminum part and IMHO your going to have to break the carb set down into individual units, and pull the throttle pully off the number 3 carb and replace it.

I am pretty sure it's held in place with a nut and lock washer if my memory is still there, way too many beers last night.

I pulled up the bikes on line micro fiche and the cable pully was not listed...bummer so it will be a trip to the local honda shop to see if it's even available.

If you go to the honda shop for this pully part make sure you bring a big tube of KY!

There going to bend you over and drive the price home on this part, sorry OEM carb parts are expensive.

My suggestion would be to pick up a cheap carb set off ebay and get the part you need from there.

Good luck!

SIRR1

Wait a minute, the haze is starting to clear, I am pretty sure that was the push throttle cable you pointed out.

Toss the push cable and run only the pull cable untill you find the pully, done this many times after crashing and trashing cables....

 

Guess I'll be buying a new carb, the one that broke was the pull cable. Either way good chance to clean carbs and spend under 100 for them on ebay. Thanks

 

I am on ebay all the time, if I find a set cheap I will PM you.

or even better pm me your email address and when I find a set I will send the link there giving you a better chance of winning.

SIRR1

BTW, I have found it easier to install both throttle cables on the carb set pully first and then on the hand throttle.

otherwise it's a bitch getting the cables on and working...

 

appreciate it, but I've been living on ebay recently. Newest buy was a R/R for 20.99 and will soon be buying carbs for under 100!