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hippysmack [Throttle Cable]
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 If you want to swap from a Tillotson to a Bendix, you will have to purchase a reverse grip spiral. ​ Look up part# 56220-58 at J&P Cycles. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=757993&​page=4)) \\ If you want to swap from a Tillotson to a Bendix, you will have to purchase a reverse grip spiral. ​ Look up part# 56220-58 at J&P Cycles. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=757993&​page=4)) \\
 +The reason you need this is because the Tillotson opens up by rolling the throttle back to open the carb. This is normal. \\
 +If you stick a Bendix on the bike with your same throttle, you will find that to open the throttle you will be rolling the throttle forward. \\
 +The reason for this is because of the two carbs butterfly actuator opens differently from each other. \\
 You can see the two different type spirals here. One for a pull (Bendix) and one for a push (Tillotson). ​ \\ You can see the two different type spirals here. One for a pull (Bendix) and one for a push (Tillotson). ​ \\
 {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​throttle_grips_by_sleighcrane.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by sleighcrane of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=5747569&​highlight=bendix#​post5747569)) \\ {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​throttle_grips_by_sleighcrane.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by sleighcrane of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=5747569&​highlight=bendix#​post5747569)) \\