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sheerwater · Dec 8th, 2002, 15:34

Hi,
Friend had a 850 where the pedal was so stiff that I couldn't drive the car. I suspected either that the cable was kinked somewhere, routed around a curve that was to tight or that a carpet was in the way. The design of the cable may solve the problem. There is a plastic sleeve inside. If the plasitic is on the cable it can move with age. This means that whereas before the metal cable could go where it was pulled i.e. through small holes, the plastic sleeve catches and makes it stiff. If you have got the time remove the cable , find out how long it is and buy one the same length from a bike shop. you will save quids. anthough the end fittings may eed adjusting. Cheers Nige

Dec 8th, 2002, 15:34	#2
sheerwater Master Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2019 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northampton	RE: 850 gas pedal Hi, Friend had a 850 where the pedal was so stiff that I couldn't drive the car. I suspected either that the cable was kinked somewhere, routed around a curve that was to tight or that a carpet was in the way. The design of the cable may solve the problem. There is a plastic sleeve inside. If the plasitic is on the cable it can move with age. This means that whereas before the metal cable could go where it was pulled i.e. through small holes, the plastic sleeve catches and makes it stiff. If you have got the time remove the cable , find out how long it is and buy one the same length from a bike shop. you will save quids. anthough the end fittings may eed adjusting. Cheers Nige