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Message started by Grizzly13 on 04/04/19 at 11:01:14

Title: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Grizzly13 on 04/04/19 at 11:01:14

Just recently installed mini apes off a 2016 Street Bob Harley on my 1996 Savage. These bars have around 10 inches of rise. I'm trying to figure out the best option for extended cables. I attempted the string measuring method and came up with 53 inches for the throttle and 62 inches for clutch. They weren't super precise but definitely had extra to work with. Cant decide if I should I go through motion pro or someone else. Or for the best option I was hoping stock cables from another bike could give me the length I need without spending a fortune on custom made cables. I tried reaching out to Lancer but I dont have anyway of confirming email delivery. Any information on this subject would be great. Thank you to all of you. This has been a very helpful website.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Grizzly13 on 04/05/19 at 06:11:10

I read in another thread that the clutch cable for a Kawasaki VN750 will work with the bars I have. Can anyone confirm? If that's the case I just need a throttle cable.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/05/19 at 06:15:27

Surely someone has a clue. I don't, but others have swapped cables.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Dave on 04/06/19 at 04:48:04

I only know of 2 options.

Get custom cables built.....Lancer has a contact to get custom cables made.

Make your own cables using parts from Venhill USA. Their kits work fine as long as you have the proper flux for soldering to steel cable and know how to solder (don't use the flux for plumbing or electrical....it needs to be an acid flux). I also found that tinning the cable is best done by heating a pool of solder on a piece of steel held in a vice....then rolling the cable end in the hot solder, as trying to use a torch on the cable overheats it quickly).

http://www.venhillusa.com/products/cable-kits-and-parts.html

Venhill can also make you an extended brake line. Their brake line is excellent quality and has a very nice, tight stainless weave with a plastic coating that will not scratch your paint.
http://www.venhillusa.com/products/custom-brake-line-builder.html

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Grizzly13 on 04/06/19 at 10:14:54

I actually have been looking at venhill! Looking at the kits do you know if any of them have the 90 degree bends on the ends the stock cables have or is it possible to remove the ones off of the stock cables and re use them? I'd love to go through Lancer cause that would be simpler. But if you know if they come off that would make the new ones construction alot easier.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Dave on 04/06/19 at 17:29:08

You can adapt and re-use the stock fittings.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Grizzly13 on 04/08/19 at 08:00:01

Well I guess if I order the Venhill kit I can attempt to learn a skill! Doesnt look like Lancer gets on very often but if he does hopefully he can notice and save me some hassle. But thank you for the info! Had to switch to different handlebar controls and this forum has been very helpful.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by LANCER on 04/08/19 at 12:34:19

I’m around, typically daily but don’t always say anything. There is a lot happing on the home front so time is limited.
What specifically are you looking for ?
Model year
Type carb
Different hand controls ? What kind ?
Stock length or ?

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by playhard67 on 04/08/19 at 13:30:42

I recently installed 16 inch apes. I had new cables made through my local shop. I increased each cable by 17 inches. For the three cables needed, I paid $108.00.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Grizzly13 on 04/08/19 at 16:16:39

I have a 1996 Savage
Stock carb
Put 10 rise apes on it
Probably going to run a bit well throttle
Got switches off of amazon that work with modifying
Needing both throttle and clutch cable

Thank you for replying Lancer!

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Grizzly13 on 04/08/19 at 16:19:22

Playhard67 that's awesome! My local shop wanted to charge me almost 150 each cable. Something seemed wrong with those numbers!

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by playhard67 on 04/08/19 at 20:37:35

yep.. They reused some parts.... 90 degree metal bend at the clutch lever, and the connector for the throttle. Other than that...all new.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by Grizzly13 on 04/10/19 at 06:56:32

Are you still offering cables Lancer? If so I'd be very interested!

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by philthymike on 09/04/19 at 07:14:04

Same question as above. My cables don't reach my new bars....

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/04/19 at 10:55:01

I knew Bob Harley. He was doing fine, till he lost his job. Then he became
Street Bob Harley.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by philthymike on 09/05/19 at 17:56:58

Wasn't he a Reggae star? :D

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by ghryx on 08/15/20 at 10:21:32

Question on this topic - I've picked up one of the cheap Emgo throttles as part of my cafe build. It has a threaded tube that the throttle cable end passes through and screws into the throttle assembly. The outside end of this adapter is about the same diameter as the L-bend metal tube on the end of the throttle cable, therefore that metal end just butts up against it and is no where near secure.

For the life of me I can't find any info on how to get these two things together. I even took the little insert to our favorite hardware store and measured the threads, picked up the proper-sized die and cut threads in the end of the L-bend - which should have solved the problem, but then discovered the L-bend tube itself is the -tiniest- bit too big around, so it won't screw into the throttle housing.

For the love of pete, someone please tell my what I'm missing here. :-/

This feels like one of those 'if it were a snake, it woulda bit me' moments.

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by kylejang on 08/16/20 at 16:03:33

Check Rivival Cycles Youtube channel.
They just post how to make own cable video 2 weeks ago.
They also sell kits too. I never bought anything from them but seem like they sell good stuffs and please update your progress(Pro@ & Cons) because I want change to apes hanger too. ;D

Title: Re: Throttle Cable and Clutch Cable Options
Post by ghryx on 08/25/20 at 09:15:13

Will do!
And I'll tell you what - the Revival guys are top-friggin'-shelf. I bought my m-Unit and some other bits from them and they went above and beyond over email helping me figure out some of the weirdness of getting an m-Unit into our bikes. I can't recommend them enough.