Shortening Motorcycle Control Cables : Honda CX500
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- Опубліковано 9 жов 2024
- In this video I shorten the throttle and clutch cables for my Honda CX 500.
Materials used to shorten the cables (affiliate):
Mastercraft 60/40 Solder: amzn.to/2lOeB5l
Novacan Old Masters Flux - 8 Oz: amzn.to/2lNYV2g
Flux Brushes: amzn.to/2mdmdum
Copper tube cap: amzn.to/2mMWDiX
Tools used in this video:
Irwin Light Duty Workshop Vise: amzn.to/2lOdSRF
Dewalt Titanium drill bit set: amzn.to/2nqI9Ct
Bernzomatic Torch: amzn.to/2lNYfKg
Bernzomatic Propane: amzn.to/2nawviX
Sometimes I post stuff on Instagram: @lukejdaniel
Venhill has cable kits and misc parts like plain cable, cable nipples, adjusters, sheathing in case anyone is interested.
The tubing idea is genius!
LUKE...great info. What method did you use to shorten the cable housing? Seems tricky since there's the metal liner. This is great to know since I want to shorten the choke cable on my '80 CB650 Bobber Build project. Universal units are hard to find in the USA. Eu only.
good tip about the lenght of the inner cable...
Good, useful information. I have not made my own set of cables before, but I think this will come in useful as my project progresses. Thanks
I would like to see how deep you put the cable with the new end into the melting stuff.
Also the new stopper or ending cable is made of steal rather then the original one that look soften.
What bars are on your bike? Thanks for the info! Great video..
how long did you end up making the cables for the throttle? never heard you say any specific dimensions
Hey that was really slick thanks for sharing
Hi Luke,
I've tried to mimic your method but my soulder won't wick up the cable. In fact even trying to apply heat to the end of a test piece and soulder directly doesn't work. I'm using 60/40 (lead free) and shoulder paste too.
I've made my own melting pot and have a butane torch underneath.
Can you help? I'm stumped. 😣
Always helpful Videos . Thanks
the cable end piece isn't made of a hard alloy, it's just solder. the problem is the steel control cable fibers embedded in it, so it's like a composite material made for snapping drill bits, haha
Not sure what kind of drill bit you would need for that, but im guessing something like the tungsten carbide grit hacksaw blades.
Would it be a bad idea to use silver solder?
I don't know if that is well known, but why do I have a feeling that you are Ichiban Moto. Aren't you? :)
I wonder whether these barrel steel-lead ends to be secure enough once you braked at a speed of 120 km / hour?
hydraulic brakes bro.... welcome to the world.
hey did you find that he brake and clutch setup off of ebay? i was considering it for my 82 suzuki gs650
I picked them up on Amazon, in the description of this video: ua-cam.com/video/M-DmmhAwmvE/v-deo.html
Luke Daniel cool thanks. did the new setup match the old master cylinder bore size? or did you decide to use a different size to change lever feel?
Is the lead % necessary or can you use newer solder with no lead?
Lead seems to be stronger in my experience.
Could lead-free solder work just the same?
Max Jusi noooo I made the mistake of using it before reading the fine print lol
Good idea with the hose; But... with a straight steering wheel, this could Not have worked! Unless you never plan on turning. Bin there, done that..
Why are there 2 throttle cables?
One pushes, one pulls.
It's a safety feature that many motorcycles have. 1st Pulls to operate the throttle, the 2nd Push cable is to make sure you can close the throttle in case of cable binding that over powers the throttle return spring. Keeps the bike from running away while you are one it.
Buy new shorter cables, plenty around and much safer!
I just couldn't own a bike with only one seat
Just too many babes in yer lyfe, maan...........
First bitch