Throttle Cable Replacement

What follows is an overview of what I learned while replacing my motorcycle’s throttle cable. While I’m no motorcycle expert (yet!), I hope you can learn from my mistakes and perhaps benefit from my research, since the info on these old bikes can sometimes be hard to find.

Find the Right Replacement Cable

I ultimately found a suitable replacement throttle cable on Amazon. But not before purchasing the wrong cable from my local repair shop! I knew my bike had a two-into-one throttle cable, but I wish I had known that it uses the tiny nubs (upper cable in image above) instead of the “more standard” larger ones pictured at the bottom of the image. Does your bike take the larger kind? Because now I have an extra…

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Easily Remove Wax From Candle Jars

I’ll show you the easiest way I know for removing candle wax so you can reuse the jar. Besides your candle, you’ll need a chopstick and some hot water. I’ve seen folks suggest a method using a freezer and a knife, and I’m here to tell you there’s a safer, easier way!

For this project, you will need:

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