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    Suzuki gs850g 1981. In need of shorter clutch and throttle cables.

    So I dropped the handlebars on my 1981 850g but now the throttle and clutch cables are too long no matter how I try to reroute them. does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find shorter cables for this bike?

    Thanks,
    David
    1998 Suzuki Bandit
    1978 GS750 gone but not forgotten
    1978 GS1000 - gone
    1981 GS850 - gone

    #2
    Originally posted by portdave View Post
    So I dropped the handlebars on my 1981 850g but now the throttle and clutch cables are too long no matter how I try to reroute them. does anyone have any suggestions on where I could find shorter cables for this bike?

    Thanks,
    This info might help regarding throttle lenghts off my 650

    measuring outer to outer housing...
    58300-45221 measures 39.5 inches
    58300-47050 (for 81 gs550tX) measures 36.75

    Deland motorsports in Florida might help you

    edit/update. Found my clutch cable length
    58200-34X03. (For gs650GL) is 54.5 inches over outer casing.
    Last edited by tom203; 02-04-2016, 08:44 AM. Reason: Further info
    1981 gs650L

    "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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      #3
      The clutch cable from a 1000S is shorter and fits perfectly on the 850. Same thing for the '80 1000S throttle cable, only I think it's been discontinued. The throttle cable from a 650M should work, that model used CV carbs and lower bars.
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

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        #4
        Maybe the cables for the 1990s GSX750F Katana?
        "Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
        1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
        1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
        1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored

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