New Handle bars, new issue!

[DrDankNuggs]

I am pulling my hair out here, I just installed new handle bars (3ish inches shorter than stock) I started with routing per service manual, No good revs up when turning right revs down when turning left, I tried routing it two other ways with no luck. Any one have any tips for routing other than the normal no sharp tuns.
I currently have it with a good amount of clearance in-between brake line & tach cable, with a straight shot along the upper tube to the carb.
Don't know if this information is relevant but the end that connects to carb is adjusted all the way in ((less tension on throttle valve)

Any and all ideas/criticism is welcome!

[Big T]

Check a 650 Katana for shorter cables

[radek22]

I think I may have had same issue when I switched my handlebars, although can't recall the routing solution - think I just routed it more forward towards headlight. But if my noob a** could do it, you'll find a way. Make sure there is a bit of slack in throttle cable, at the leaver adjustment. Having said that, my bars were few inches lower - but if yours are lower and narrower then likely shorter cable.

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[mmattockx]

No good revs up when turning right revs down when turning left,

Have you adjusted the free play in the cables? Revs changing normally happens because the cables are going tight as you swing from lock to lock. If you can't get free play then you likely need shorter cables.


Mark

[Gorminrider]

I just installed new handle bars (3ish inches shorter than stock) I started with routing per service manual, No good revs up when turning right revs down when turning left

That's odd. This usually happens when cables are too short.
A picture posted might help... I think you have a 650GL?

It may also help to use some pull ties to hold the cables in place along the upper frame tube, if you have not done this ...a bit of tape will do it too. Not too tight. Naturally you will experiment with routing and the binding issues you have with the tank off first?...

[DrDankNuggs]

I finally got it, I have more end play than SM suggests but it works. I backed off every adjustment and started @ idle adjustment screw, lots of back and fourth but it now works like the old handle bars did.

[OriginalOwner]

Shorten that throttle cable. Cut the spaghetti and solder a new barrel on there. DIY:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-gY27LTU2c