Mix and Match Throttle bits doesn't exactly go to plan.. - Project Bike Build -Part 36

Back from seeing family and I'm trying to do something I thought would be simply fitting a throttle. What could possibly go wrong?.

[@stephenwalsh8184]

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[@rickconstant6106]

A lot of those off the shelf cables have nipples which are simply solder, moulded onto the end of the cable. I found that out when I had to shorten a cable and tried heating the nipple up to remove it, but it just melted. I bought some brass rod the right diameter, cut and drilled a new barrel nipple (that's what they are called) and soldered it on. Incidentally, you may be able to buy (or even make) a barrel nipple adapter to fit the cable that came with the twistgrip.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi, Thanks for your comments . i have now have a purchased screw secured nipple, which I plan to also solder.

[@InTheShedUK]

Make sure you 'birdcage' the inner wire when fitting the new nipple. The hole in the nipple should have a concave side for the 'birdcage' to fit. You can buy special tools for this but they are expensive! The 'birdcage' is the bit that gives the strength which is why it is hard to remove the nipple from the wire! The solder just holds the shape. You could make your own tool, internet search will show what they look like, I have done this just using aluminium soft jaws in the vice (needle file a slot to grip the wire and drill a small dimple), flare with a centre punch and use a pin punch to carefully shape the end but don't overdo it and remember to put the nipple on first! Good luck!

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi, i was totally unaware of this term or method before your message. Thank you. I have just received the nipple and it is held on with a screw through the end design. But i will try to understand if I should still follow this suggestion as well. Thanks Ryan

[@InTheShedUK]

@@RyansGarageUK Hi, those screw nipples are really meant for temporary emergency fix. Probably be ok for a throttle cable but not sure I would trust them long term.