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1977 Honda CB550F · Throttle Pull Cable & Sleeve Buying guide
Inspect the sleeve in its housing and the cable along its fitted path. Altered handlebars can affect required cable reach, while changed controls can affect the connection and space at the twistgrip.
The replacement pull cable is specified as 40 inches end to end. Compare that with the whole existing cable, not just the outer casing. The path to the fitted controls matters as well; a moved or raised handlebar can change the required reach and available clearance.
The nylon sleeve renews a part at the twistgrip, while the cable carries the control movement to the carburetors. Inspect both instead of assuming a new sleeve resolves a cable fault. After fitting suitable parts, verify smooth throttle movement and return through the steering range.
Compare its two connections and the full routed path, then check the stated 40-inch end-to-end length. A matching year application does not establish suitable reach for a different bar position. Confirm the route without tension or binding.
It identifies the cable function being replaced. Match that function and the end connections on your controls and carburetors. Do not treat a pull cable as another throttle-cable type simply because the lengths look similar.
The sleeve is a separate nylon part, not a complete housing. Inspect the housing and cable independently before planning the repair. A new sleeve cannot replace damaged surrounding hardware.
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