Cable Options

Fiddler · Post by **Fiddler** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:54 am

Nearing completetion of the project and need to make up some custom cables for throttle and engine stop.
Various kits seem to be on the market but before i spend the money i wondered if there are any top tips to making cables. What nipples are strongest, best ways of attaching them, recommended uk suppliers, that sort of thing.

Thanks in advance.

Post by **Diesel Dave** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:18 pm

Venhill kits are good quality with loads of nipple options as well as posh cables with liners.

I use plumbers solder and flux with no issues so far and a small gas torch (usually sold in cookshops for making Creme Brulle)

It's a good idea to 'splay' the cable ends before soldering and be careful not to overheat the cable as this makes them brittle.

It's also easy to carry some spares and a tiny pencil torch for roadside repairs (but I've only needed to use this on factory cables after a failure.

Bicycle stainless gear wires make good throttle cables - cheap and easily obtained - brake wires are thicker and can be used for clutch cables in an emergency. I'd steer away from brake cable manufacture except in an emergency but as you have hydraulics for these.......

Regards
Dave

Fiddler · Post by **Fiddler** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:45 pm

Thanks Dave. Looks like Venhill's then. There seem to be loads on the market but i wanted to get a tried and tested.
Lawn Sprinkler Throttle assembly coming on a treat. Thanks to balboas photos and your explanation.
Running soon hopefully.

reg hardlyrideables · Post by **reg hardlyrideables** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:56 pm

or even try some good lambretta or vespa scooter shops for solderless nipples should stock several types of nipples and try the length of vespa extra long throttle cable (stupidly long for bigger carbs) or gear cables (ideal for throttle)or the longer and stronger lambretta clutch cable for size

reg hardlyrideables · Post by **reg hardlyrideables** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:11 pm

or even go onto beedspeed mail order website
vespa cables and nipples
http://beedspeed.com/frame-wheels-cable ... 3d7a31f605
lambretta
http://beedspeed.com/frame-wheels-cable ... 3d7a31f605
hope this helps or even try your local pushbike shop some times they stock different cables to buy per meter or foot

Fiddler · Post by **Fiddler** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:43 pm

Thanks for the tips reg. I ordered a venhill kit and am happy with the product. Surprised at the cost though.
I'll be sure to follow up your scooter tip in future.
cheers, Mark

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