Making Motorcycle Control Cables

You can use these same techniques to build any type of cable on a motorcycle whether it s a brake clutch or choke cable.

Making motorcycle control cables.

Dime city cycles is the premier choice for diy custom motorcycle parts accessories and life style gear. Your typical old motorcycle will have several for the front brake the clutch the throttle and maybe for the back brake an air slide a decompressor and the magneto as. If customer is inquiring about production. Handlebars with different heights may require longer or shorter cables depending on the style of bars being used compared to what is being replaced.

So it s a handy skill to have. The tools needed to make a cable include. One of your main connections to your bike is through those control cables. Our packaged kits supply a time tested range of parts so you can build your own cable out of only one kit or you can order individual parts to get exactly what you want.

If customer is inquiring about cables over 75 in length please give request to custom cable sales department to determine pricing please note harley clutch cables being custom made 10 or more and atv rear parking brake cables being custom made 5 or more will need to be reviewed for pricing. Since the dawn of the bicycling era we have had the bowden flexible cable. If you would like us to make up a special cable for you or you need a prototype for a new product please see our bespoke section. Making a motorcycle control cable is relatively easy and requires few tools.

You also need to consider replacing your motorcycle cables when you change the style of handlebars on your bike. Venhill cable kits and parts give you two options for making your own cables. Universal cable kits are also listed for clutch cables throttle cables choke cables and car cables. Braided cables are offered in a variety of finishes that will look good on any bike.

29 23 assorted kit of various rubber cable boot covers and end sections for making up motorcycle cables. Whether your interest is cafe racers bobbers choppers brats trackers scramblers or you just want something a little different for your current ride you are sure to find the parts you need right here. The kit contains what you see in the imag. I ve used these same methods to make cables for vintage dune buggies go carts experimental airplanes and boats as well.