TECH: Make your own custom length cables

[mplsdave]

wish i had seen this about three weeks ago when i was deciding how to fab a rod for my rear brake. would have given me the idea to make a cable myself.

[Boylecomm]

US cable kits

http://www.flanderscables.com

http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/01-0055/

[Stubs]

I knew it couldn't be to hard but had know idea how to do it. I was way off on how to do it. Awesome post. Will be using this for a throttle and foot clutch cable.

[Metalismo]

Great info! I was wondering how I was going to change out the dorky bars on my Sporty. Thanks guys!

[heretic]

What kind of solder is that? its not electrical or plumbing is it? .....

My guess is that stuff would be damn close to LA-CO N3 liquid flux. Should be able to buy it at any large plumbing supply place. You could also use standard LA-CO flux just make sure you get the stuff that is NOT water soluable.

[sumo]

My guess is that stuff would be damn close to LA-CO N3 liquid flux. Should be able to buy it at any large plumbing supply place. You could also use standard LA-CO flux just make sure you get the stuff that is NOT water soluable.

the flanders cables link above has some for sale in its "tools" section $12

[glorydays]

Alright ,how the hell do i know what size ferrule to buy for my harley 4 speed cable?

[sumo]

Alright ,how the hell do i know what size ferrule to buy for my harley 4 speed cable?

maybe im missing something here but measure it?

the listing of ferrules on the flanders site has drilled size, conduit size, OD and length

what more do you need?

[sickboi55]

i agree that it very easy and rewarding to make your own cables. although my method is a little different. i have a piece of round bar the i drilled a hole into. fill it with solder and heat it with my propane torch. then after the end is on the cable you just dip it. works for me.

[glorydays]

maybe im missing something here but measure it?

the listing of ferrules on the flanders site has drilled size, conduit size, OD and length

what more do you need?

Somebody to tell me!

[Guest]

Thanks Sumo! Great Tec.

I just found a article from Big Bike Magazine from Aug 1973 on the same subject this morning. I'll post it up as soon as I finish scanning stuff today. For all the writing they did in the article they didn't quite say as much as you did. Still good stuff though.

[mjasen10]

great article, never thought itd b that easy

[KawiDave]

I used to hang around the local dirt bike shop when I was ateenager. They would make custom cables for folks but I couldn't really remember exactly how it was done. You brought everything back, thanks Sumo.

[SDJose]

Thanks for sharing some tech knowledge. Very valuable.

[Nigel]

Fantastic!!!!!!

I have had problems with regular solder. Just lead? or is there a different composition that won't pull through? I have cleaned, and got the the solder to take well ( best I can tell) but I have had the cable pull out?