Custom Throttle cables

Way back in the early 90's I heard that there were a few.
I needed one made. But in the end, I cut the cable and re-soldered a stock cable shorter.
I was always scared the solder would not hold and I would end up sucking up the lead piece inside the carb.
 
I was wondering the same thing, because I need a set slightly longer than stock. I figured I would have to measure them then start looking for some from another bike that were slightly longer. This is probably a way better option, and not that expensive.
 
Try Glen @ FS he can source them...

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You can source them yourself... download the MotionPro catalogue and start digging.
When you find it, MotionPro is distributed by Winners Circle in Markham.

If you go the custom route, Winners Circle has all the fiddley little parts... that way you don't have to buy the whole kit.
I doubt you'll find anyone, other than yourself, that will custom make cables.
 
With zero previous experience, YouTube, a propane torch and silver soder, I was able to make a seemingly solid set from a cable that came with a bag of loose nib/tip things. Sodering the tips and all was the easy part. The correct length (I changed my bars at the same time) is the part I found the most challenging. If you're have the tools it's easy.
 
A just to add, I bought one of those universal cables, not same supplier though. It's not good. Maybe with one of those special cable lubing things it'll be better, but you can feel the friction. I lubed it up as good as I could, but it never felt smooth. I read similar reviews before purchase, but went with it because of the price.
 
jonnymedia said:
A just to add, I bought one of those universal cables, not same supplier though. It's not good. Maybe with one of those special cable lubing things it'll be better, but you can feel the friction. I lubed it up as good as I could, but it never felt smooth. I read similar reviews before purchase, but went with it because of the price.
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I'm looking at it because I want to change bars. I've done lots of soldering of very specific types of connections (wiring & plumbing). I'm surprised that just soldering that nib on the end of the wire is strong enough to hold, especially for a clutch cable (Venhill has them too, and I may need both). BTW SixString, sorry for the near threadjack - hopefully the info is helpful to both of us!
 
When I did my cable. I drilled a hole. Thread the cable through and freyed the end.
Then soldered it.
 
Low rider said:
When I did my cable. I drilled a hole. Thread the cable through and freyed the end.
Then soldered it.
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that makes sense. It looks like the ends in the kit have holes right through them for that. I might try one. They're not expensive, and it's going to be a winter project anyway.
 
Remember to "spread" the cable end (after the nib is through) just the smallest bit so it holds onto nib (what is the proper nam for that). The soder can get on more and offer more security. You can file it down smooth after.
 
Hey guys thanks for all the good tips. I think making a custom cable is going to be the way to go. Venhill is a UK company that specially makes cables and brake lines and they have a few neat cable kits that cost about as much as buying all the bits separately. I'm leaning towards that solution at the moment.

I'm basically trying to fit an aftermarket quick action thottle and housing onto my ZX7 and absolutely NOTHING is standard. My front end consists of Ohlins RT forks for a ZX10, custom triples, the quick action throttle wasn't designed for a ZX7, and the throttle cams on the carburetor are on the left instead of the middle .... pretty messed up right? The housing comes with a set of cables and I hear people have had success using cables from a 2nd gen 636 so I'll give that a shot first. Then I'll try the Venhill kit.
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