Schwany
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Using my home modified Commando intake manifolds I have plenty of clearance for mounting the Keihin FCRs on a P11. However, I never liked the angle the cables end up at going over the head. They both rubbed on and were pushed up slightly by the head. Fortunately, the cable mount at the carburetors can be modified to change the cable angle.
The cable mount has to be removed from the carburetors and 2 rivets holding part of the two piece mount removed. Once the rivets are removed, the throttle cable mount can be moved up for better clearance over the 750 head. The holes in the cable mount are metric, but very close to 13/64ths" and can be threaded for 1/4-20 fasteners. I used 1/2" 1/4-20 stainless button heads.
Here are some pics:
The rub
The cable mount with rivets in as delivered location.
The cable mount modified and moved up for a better angle over the head.
Better angle IMO
The cable mount has to be removed from the carburetors and 2 rivets holding part of the two piece mount removed. Once the rivets are removed, the throttle cable mount can be moved up for better clearance over the 750 head. The holes in the cable mount are metric, but very close to 13/64ths" and can be threaded for 1/4-20 fasteners. I used 1/2" 1/4-20 stainless button heads.
Here are some pics:
The rub
The cable mount with rivets in as delivered location.
The cable mount modified and moved up for a better angle over the head.
Better angle IMO