Make your own motorcycle cable

[@retromechanicalengineer]

That's how I do them too Dale, I have a big brass acorn nut from an ancient plumbing system as a solder crucible. I was meaning to make a bird's cage tool for the inner cable ends but as ever, time got in the way! Best wishes, Dean.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hey great minds think the same. It works, yeah, I have thought about making one too, just really don't do too many cables these days. Thanks for hanging out with me Dean.

[@billhardaway6222]

Mr. Dale watching your show on making cables and boring work is awesome. Keep up the good work.🏁💯💪🏍️

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thank you, Bill, I sure appreciate you spending time in the shop with me.

[@jeffsilver4730]

Another superb video, Dale. Loaded with information, You're videos are the best on the web. Thanks again for all your posts.... we love them.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thank you, Jeff, I always hope there is useful info in the videos, some more than others I know, but that is just the way it goes. I sure appreciate you following along.

[@carlwilson1772]

Really great. I felt like I could do it myself after watching you!

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Carl, bet you wouldn't have any trouble doing it.

[@carlwilson1772]

@@montana2strokeracer Don't count on it!

[@mattdomenic4814]

How cool to watch and learn stuff. Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge Dale! I need to make brakes cables for my Rupp .

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Matt, I learn stuff every day from you folks, don't think you will have any trouble making the cables you need. Thanks for hanging out with me.

[@garyisabelle8078]

Great process and video Dale. I'll try my hand at it soon as I have lots of cables to make.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi Gary, thank you, it is not a bad job, the measuring is the most important part, to get it right. Thanks for following the channel.

[@hamborg2]

Love this video. Greatings from Denmark 🥰👍🇩🇰

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thank you, and hi from Montana.

[@LarryJohnson-tc7xc]

Hey Dale,I really enjoyed the video. It was a lot different from the Norm.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Larry, I seem to be moving in a different direction on my videos, I hope it's for the better. I am trying to get away from restorations, I'm just getting too old to deal with feeling like I have to punch the clock every day, this way I can just do what I want and not be on a schedule. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watchin buddy.

[@malcolmbrady1958]

Great video ! Very Informative, Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all !! Malc U.K.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks again Malc, building cables is not my favorite thing either, but some you just can't get, that's where this comes in handy. Thanks for following along.

[@ahole5407]

Would pay money to hear him say "dammit Bobby" 😂 I bet you this man sells Propane

[@danpal6737]

Dale as a poor latino in Mexico you lesson with a great example, i have to fix my rickshaw as the union demands me weekly a fee for transporting public people. thanks a lot

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thank Dan, but you do a great job maintaining your equipment. Its more about know how than tools.

[@rickscheiba1338]

Great information. Where do you get the ferrules for the M/C cables

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi Rick, I get mine from Motion Pro, and Dime city cycles, they have bulk cable, cable ends, ferrules and everything else you need to make your own cables.

[@jackspeakman6969]

Hello, I found this video to be very helpful. little backstory. I bought a beautiful 1982 Yamaha xj550 with 3.4k miles. A collector owned it and had it modded out. I cleaned out my fuel system. Carbs were upgraded from stock 28mm to 30mm 2930 AMAL concentric carbs. They arent on a rail, they are all separate. Tuned them right, however the throttle cables are not exactly precise and like to pop out the tops of 2 of the carbs and 1 of the splices. I need to build a 1 into 4 cable. The old cable is my issue when it comes to idling. Your method seems to be what I'm looking for, I just need to learn how to splice 1 into 4.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Jack, I am glad you found some value in this video. Sounds like you have a plan and will be able to build your cable to your requirements. Those old Yamahas were great bikes, bet that one will run with the best of them.

[@jeffgray6693]

Dale, I really enjoy watching your videos. I have restored a CT3 and bought cable kit from KDI. My throttle cable is adjusted as short as possible and the carb slide won’t go to the bottom. Which throttle cable should I try to cut the sheathing back. The long or short piece.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hey Jeff, I use KDI cables all the time, they are always spot on in the fitment department. Have you checked the junction tube to make sure a cable didn't get wrapped up or stuck some how. That is usually where problems are found. If it is indeed faulty some how, I sure if you contact Dave Kolbo at KDI he will make it right.

[@mb4lunch]

this was very helpful. Thanks!!

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thank you, glad to see these videos are of some help.

[@UPTHETOWN]

Would it be easier to thread into the tapered end and slide it along?

[@montana2strokeracer]

It would Andy, but the tapered end is where the frayed wire and the solder form sort of a ball to keep the wire from pulling out of the cable end. Thanks for hanging out with me in the shop.

[@vettepicking]

Nice work. I actually do lots of cable work like this also, the best tool i bought was a swiss made Felco c7 cutter for wire rope. Not cheap thou

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks man, I have a couple different ones, but I always just use the Foredom tool to cut them its quick and it hangs at the bench all the time. Think it works better than the other tools I have.

[@mrmrsbridges7307]

How much would u charge to make cables for a vtx 1300c the stock cables are 42inc but I need them 54 inches

[@montana2strokeracer]

I don't have any way to determine how much pull without having the bike here. Length is just that. If you had that info, I could make a determination. However, I don't take on anymore work till fall.

[@quizoxmarx6945]

When shopping online for throttle wire and cable housing how do I determine what size to get?

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi there, I just measure the old inner cable, then buy the cable and casing for that size. Most throttle cables I make are 1.5 mm. Clutch and brake are bigger.

[@vincentricher9038]

Another great video Dale is it ok to make a cable using the existing old outer casing

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hey Vincent, you bet, do it all the time. If all that's wrong is some fraying of the inner cable, just make a new inner.

[@carlodangelo8348]

excellent job !

[@frankdillon6127]

could try solder the end so wires dont fray. sand down to fit the hole.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Yes, you could and should, especially if you can't afford to cut anymore off. The hole on those little ends are really close to the size of the cable, no room to spare.

[@frankdillon6127]

is it ever a good idea to grease the cable before assembly? or use nylon,teflon inners

[@montana2strokeracer]

Sure, on these for sure, this is steel wire and no Teflon liners. I just like to get the cable made before I introduce grease to the cable.

[@frankdillon6127]

@@montana2strokeracer hey, i use a tuna can to melt my 60-40 solder, high tech all the way for me!

[@williammasey8313]

We're can I get a 23ft cable

[@williammasey8313]

We're can I get a 12ft canle

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi William, I get all my cable and componets from Motion Pro, not sure if they will sell exactly the length you want, I normally get the 50 foot rolls they offer on their website. motionpro.com

[@markaddy53]

great job as always dale step closer to fire it up

[@montana2strokeracer]

Getting closer Mark, something is going to happen soon.

[@jamesws3]

Another of life's mysteries solved. Never knew one could MAKE cables. Is it possible to make 3 way cables for oil pumps?

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Jim, not really a mystery, but something we don't have to do, as much as we once did. There are a lot of places that have cables available for a wider selection of bikes now. You can also call Motion Pro and tell them what your application is, and they will make one for you. Thats how they got their start in the bike business. But I like to keep my hand in the making of cables, it just is a lost practice anymore. I try to keep my inventory of parts and cable components up, so I can make one off cables like the one I'm doing here. You bet, 3 way is no problem, just make each one separate and assemble them.

[@bee2333]

What flux?

[@montana2strokeracer]

I tell you in the video the flux and the solder that I use by brand and type.

[@frankdillon6127]

hey!lookie at me ####1

[@montana2strokeracer]

Holy bat shit Robin.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Very cool brother thanks for sharing. Check your text messages.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Got em, I'm not too good at the technical part of phones and computers. Kinda slow getting to them, I would much rather work on bikes. Thanks buddy

[@cainbeeping8480]

@@montana2strokeracer I figured you might could use that 74-75 Dt muffler brand new.