Throttle cables - RM250T/RM250Z

[Graeme M]

I have a small problem with my RM250T. I bought a new throttle cable only to find that the throttle assembly is what looks like an 82 one (which appears the same for a lot of the 82/83/84s). Now, I was thinking of trying to find a decent 250T assembly, but it occurs to me the cheaper way to go is just buy an 82 cable. I *think* the (damaged) cable already on it is an 82, so I have an 82 assembly, 82 cable, and a round slide carby as is original for the T. My question is, should the 82 cable work on the 80 carb? I am pretty sure it will given that's what seems to be on there right now.

Or put another way, can I fit an 82 throttle assembly and cable to the round slide carby on a 1980 RM250T?

[William Doe]

Probably not much help mate , but the std throttle on my RM 125S 1975 is the same as the std throttle on my RM 125X 1981 ( save the X one is painted black ) they were the same in 76,77,78,79,80,81 but not sure about 82.

[suzuki59]

Pretty sure they changed in 82 to the style that works  at least to 1988.
I have owned 1982,83,84,85, and 88 RM"s and they are all the same.
The 81 is as Bill said different.
Hope that helps.