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throttle cable shortening
would anyone have a good way of shortening a throttle cable.I can cut off the furrel and shorten the sheath no problem but what can i do with the plain end . any ideasTags: None
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
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Just buy shorter cables... Not sure what bike you have but for example if you have a 1000E buy the 1000S cables etc. Same works for the clutch.
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Just go to a motorcycle repair shop, usually they have a Motion Pro fittings kit to make cable.
I have the same kit at home.Its easier to make a new custom cable than buying a bunch of cables that dont fit well.
marcAIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
1978 GS1000C X2
1978 GS1000E X2
1979 GS1000S
1979 gs1000
1983 gs400e
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pontiacstogo
Flanders are great for all things cable;
I needed a set shortened because of a different carb setup and the turnaround time was great (as was the price and service).
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Originally posted by pontiacstogo View PostFlanders are great for all things cable;
I needed a set shortened because of a different carb setup and the turnaround time was great (as was the price and service).Ed
To measure is to know.
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pontiacstogo
Originally posted by Nessism View PostHow much did you pay? The stock Suzuki cables are about $20 each.
Stock cables were not going to work.
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piester
this is easy. cut it about an inch longer then you need it. then they sell a bolt at bike shops (mountain and road bikes) its got a hole in it and 2 washers and a nut. put the cable through the hole with a washer on each side and tighten it down. whala.
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Originally posted by amxsteve View Postwould anyone have a good way of shortening a throttle cable.I can cut off the furrel and shorten the sheath no problem but what can i do with the plain end . any ideas
use a torch and solder to attach the peg end to the cable. file it smooth when cool so it will fit in the twist grip recess.SUZUKI , There is no substitute
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Here is a pic of the kit I have for making cables. It's easy and works great.
This is a versatile kit for many kinds of cables.
Since I bought this kit, i have never had a problem finding cables that fit.
You get your money's worth, thats for sure. No more hassles with cables.
Marc
AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
1978 GS1000C X2
1978 GS1000E X2
1979 GS1000S
1979 gs1000
1983 gs400e
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