Hi.

Having trouble finding a replacement throttle cable or cables for my xvs125 Dragstar, have tried e-bay etc but can only find one set of used and he's wanting £21 the cost of a new set Theres only the open cable snapped fhe shut offs ok and dont fancy fitting a set of used ones which could be on there way out.. Can any one advise me of an online dealership who stock them. Ive tried every where but tinternet just keeps giving me the run arround. leading me back to e-bay and for some reason a xvs starter cable and the second hand ones. Is there any other model of 125s that use the same cables or even cable (open not shutoff cable) that is compatable? If so do you know the model and if possable the part number.

Bob

is it just the throttle cable??

if so local bike shop. take the old one with you and they should find a suitable replacement might not be a xvs one but they should sort you out.

where abouts are you?

As above - Most parts shops can supply you with an aftermarket one of suitable length.

BBeen to several local bike shops LANCASTER area but they havn't any or anthing even copatable. one place even phoned Yamaha and even they didnt have any in stock and that no other models were compatable they would have to order one which would take 2 to 3 weeks and cost £41+VAT so looks like it'll have to be the used one off e-bay.

Thanks.

Bob

It's not the length thats the problem it's the shape of the fastenings and adjustment yolk that screws into the twist grip at one end then the other one at the carb end thats the problem. If the outer cable was ok it would just be a case of running a new inner cable through and splicing new nipples on the end. If I had a load of different cables to rummage through I probibly would find somthing that would fit. not nessesarly Yamaha. There are lot that look similar on e-bay and other sites but it would be a foolish gamble to pay 20 odd quid on the strengh of a photo.

thanks

Bob

Jeezy, phone MTC or Motorcycle Parts Centre in Reading and see if they'll post you one!!

Have you also checked places like Wemoto?

Granby Motors, Yambits

Granby Motors have none

Wemoto have none

MTC or Motorcycle Parts have none but can order from Yamaha JAPAN but will take 2-3 weeks and cost £41.00 + Vat same as I was Quoted by my local bike shop.

so I've had to buy the used one on E-Bay as it seems to be the only one or pair in the UK.

Thanks to you all for your help any way.

Bob

Did you check MTC *and* Motorcycle Parts? They are two different shops.

M/C Parts should be able to supply an aftermarket one that fits. They did with mine.

Tried both. Even went on Aftermarket website. tried every where.all my serches kept leading me back to the used set on e-bay So Had to buy and fitt them. seems they were the only set left in the UK lol.