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    Custom clutch/throttle cable

    Does anyone have any knowledge of customizing the length of clutch/throttle cables? I need to shorten my clutch cable. Does anyone have a good video or write up? I watched some on YouTube, but I wanted to see what you all had to offer.

    #2
    For what bike?
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      #3
      There are various model GS's that used low bars thus the cables are shorter.
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        #4
        You can get these from most auto shops:



        And then you can cut your cable to whatever length you want.
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          #5
          OK, you joined GSR, so we are going to have to assume that you have a motorcycle, presumably even a GS, but if you would like some real help, please give us a hint or two.

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            #6
            Call up Motion Pro, tell them what you need and they will build it and usually have it back in a couple weeks for not much more than a stock cable. Ive have a few throttle cables made over the years by them and they have always did a great job.
            The other option, as Steve said, was find a model of bike with the same type of throttle and carbs, but with lower bars or a smaller frame. I tried to use some Bandit throttle cables on my GS1100 and they were like 5" too short.

            Good luck and welcome to the site.
            Last edited by TxGSrider; 03-07-2017, 10:27 AM.
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              #7
              Originally posted by TxGSrider View Post
              The other option, as Steve said, was find a model of bike with the same type of throttle and carbs, but with lower bars or a smaller frame.
              Must have been another "Steve" that snuck in when I wasn't looking.

              I was only asking for a hint as to what vehicle was being discussed.

              Probably a motorcycle, presumably a GS, because he is asking on GSR, but no verification either way.

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              mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
              hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
              #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
              #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
              Family Portrait
              Siblings and Spouses
              Mom's first ride
              Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
              (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                #8
                Originally posted by Steve View Post
                Must have been another "Steve" that snuck in when I wasn't looking.

                I was only asking for a hint as to what vehicle was being discussed.

                Probably a motorcycle, presumably a GS, because he is asking on GSR, but no verification either way.

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                Sorry, it was Nessism. Hey, its early...lol!
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                  #9
                  Sorry, since I was asking a very general question, I didn't think it was necessary to provide my bike information. If it will help you answer my inquiry about customizing the clutch and throttle cable it is an 81 GS550L.

                  Originally posted by Steve View Post
                  Must have been another "Steve" that snuck in when I wasn't looking.

                  I was only asking for a hint as to what vehicle was being discussed.

                  Probably a motorcycle, presumably a GS, because he is asking on GSR, but no verification either way.

                  .

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                    #10
                    Yes, it makes a BIG difference. You may have been asking a "general" question, but it was about a SPECIFIC bike.

                    First of all, you have an "L" bike. They came with higher handlebars and longer cables. The 550E had lower bars, and would have shorter cables. The 550M (Katana) had bars that were lower yet, and might have cables that are even shorter. I would have to check a cross-reference chart on the part numbers to verify.

                    Second, some of the different bikes have different types of cables. Many of the smaller bikes have a cable that ends on the left side of the bike, where it pulls on a lever that pushes a rod through a transmission shaft to release the clutch. Many of the larger bikes have a cable that goes over the transmission and puls on a lever that is connected to a rack and pinion system that releases the clutch. Because of these differences, you can not use what might be a shorter cable from a smaller bike on a bigger bike.

                    Knowing what type of bike you have will tell us what type of cable you have, then we can make some intelligent suggestions.

                    Now that you know how important it is to have that information handy, why not edit your profile to include a signature that mentions your bike. Does not have to be anything fancy like some of us have, it could simply say "Current bike: '81 550L".

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                    mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                    hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                    #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                    #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                    Family Portrait
                    Siblings and Spouses
                    Mom's first ride
                    Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                    (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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