Need Help in Cheticamp NS

[Callmethebreeze]

Presently I am in Cheticamp NS, a small town at the entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. My predicament is that my 99 R1100RT has a broken throttle cable. I have ordered one from Max BMW in NH. They were extremely helpful. Hopefully it will arrive on Monday or Tuesday. There are no motorcycle mechanics in Cheticamp. I am looking for some assistance in replacing the cable. I tried the IBMWR Archives and found John Lally's article. It sounds involved and requires removal of all cables. I need to replace the main cable from the handlebar to the junction box.
Can anyone offer a step by step procedure for replacing this cable?
I'm open to other reasonable suggestions. I'd prefer not to have to flat bed the bike to the dealer in Dieppe, New Brunswik. They were not helpful at all when I called. PM me and I'll give you a call if you prefer. Cell phone does work here.
Thanks for your help.
PS No luck with the anonymous book thus far. Once again hats off to Max BMW.
Breeze

[geralds34]

The Cabot Trail Motorcycle Retreat (902-295-1087 - ctmcretreat.com) lists on their page;

Mackenzie Motorsports
2211 Cabot Trail, Middle River, Nova Scotia
Contact Jim @ 902-295-3221

I have no experience with them , but might be worth a shot?

[tourunigo]

Ed (mechanic) at Pro Cycle, 902-468-2518, Windmill Rd if you have to tow further. However, you might get him to guide you through or trouble shoot with any difficulties. You posted when I did regarding the same request. Anyway, we'll keep in touch. We're in Halifax so feel free to come by. -Bob

[tourunigo]

shameless bump....

[PGlaves]

Doing that job is a complete pain. And in the middle (or edge) of Nova Scotia or anywhere else away from qualified technicians is a problem. That said:

First you need to remove the plastic.

Second you need to locate the bell crank assembly that has the throttle cable, the "choke" idle speed cable and the two cables to the throttle bodies. It slides in horizontally, under the battery box on the right side of the bike. There is a metal clip that retains it in place. Find the clip and depress it and the bellcrank assembly is supposed to slide to the right. They are usually crusty and hard to slide in the best of circumstances. Lubricating oil where the assembly slides is a must usually.

In order to slide it far enough to replace the main throttle cable you will need to loosen/remove the throttle body cable on the left side and the idle speed (choke) cable from the left handlebar. And of course the throttle cable from the right handebar. Be careful, take digital pictures, take notes. There are two or three little screws and several parts (switches, covers, etc) that need to come loose to remove the cables. Be sure to note the exact routing of each cable. You need to replicate that routing when you put it back together.

If I recall correctly it seems as if the frame downtube interferes with the clean removal of the bellcrank assembly on the RT. You will need to figure out what to loosen, wiggle, or (aghast) bend to get it to slide out.

Carefully observe the orientation of the cables on the drum in the bellcrank assembly. Insert the new replacement cable correctly and thread everything back where it goes. Replicate the original routing. Be gentle with any wire tires. Large radius curves and some movement is needed to avoid premature breaking of the new or reinstalled cables.

That's the best I can come up with in words without a stripped RT in front of me.

[tourunigo]

Doing that job is a complete pain. And in the middle (or edge) of Nova Scotia or anywhere else away from qualified technicians is a problem. That said:

First you need to remove the plastic.

Second you need to locate the bell crank assembly that has the throttle cable, the "choke" idle speed cable and the two cables to the throttle bodies. It slides in horizontally, under the battery box on the right side of the bike. There is a metal clip that retains it in place. Find the clip and depress it and the bellcrank assembly is supposed to slide to the right. They are usually crusty and hard to slide in the best of circumstances. Lubricating oil where the assembly slides is a must usually.

In order to slide it far enough to replace the main throttle cable you will need to loosen/remove the throttle body cable on the left side and the idle speed (choke) cable from the left handlebar. And of course the throttle cable from the right handebar. Be careful, take digital pictures, take notes. There are two or three little screws and several parts (switches, covers, etc) that need to come loose to remove the cables. Be sure to note the exact routing of each cable. You need to replicate that routing when you put it back together.

If I recall correctly it seems as if the frame downtube interferes with the clean removal of the bellcrank assembly on the RT. You will need to figure out what to loosen, wiggle, or (aghast) bend to get it to slide out.

Carefully observe the orientation of the cables on the drum in the bellcrank assembly. Insert the new replacement cable correctly and thread everything back where it goes. Replicate the original routing. Be gentle with any wire tires. Large radius curves and some movement is needed to avoid premature breaking of the new or reinstalled cables.

That's the best I can come up with in words without a stripped RT in front of me.

Thanks for this Paul. If what you offer is not "do-able" then the bike can come to Halifax for a repair in Dartmouth. A stopover with us is fine until the repair is made. Got that "Breeze"? -Bob

[bobs98]

The Cabot Trail Motorcycle Retreat (902-295-1087 - ctmcretreat.com) lists on their page;

Mackenzie Motorsports
2211 Cabot Trail, Middle River, Nova Scotia
Contact Jim @ 902-295-3221

I have no experience with them , but might be worth a shot?

Mackenzie is the closest and only shop on the Cabot Trail and is listed in the Nova Scotia Motorcycle Guide.

Good luck, Thom!

[Callmethebreeze]

Merci mis Amis,
I am truly grateful for all of the generous offers of help. I have been in touch with several members and will proceed as soon as the cable arrives from Max.
More to follow,
Thanks
Breeze

[mrich12000]

So now that you are there
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Great fish fry

Get the best Lobster here ask for the butter to.


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So I hope you get your bike fixed. Great place to stay is in the inn, by the Church
and do see the preformaces of the Acadian' fidlers and dancers to..:clap

[Callmethebreeze]

It is beautiful here. I am learning more french. I was able to contact Jim MacKenzie. Just awaiting the cable. More to follow.
Breeze

[BubbaZanetti]

FWIW,

not to contradict mr glaves, but i was able to do this job on my S without disturbing the cables at the throttle bodies. placement of the bowden box may be different though and it might just be easier to loosen them down there.

i also sent you those directions from the BMW manual Thom.

[PGlaves]

FWIW,

not to contradict mr glaves, but i was able to do this job on my S without disturbing the cables at the throttle bodies. placement of the bowden box may be different though and it might just be easier to loosen them down there.

i also sent you those directions from the BMW manual Thom.

I've done it this year on an 1100RT, 1100S, and 1150R. My recollection is the RT was the most inconvenient and the S the easiest. At least one of the bellcranks assemblies was vertical at the front instead of under the battery box.

Both the S and the R needed the "kit" to go with the new style cable to replace the NLA original cable of the type that always broke too soon.

The mind blanks out the details when things are painful.