Revival Cycles Tech Talk - Custom Throttle Cable Kits

[@vermhot]

This is the best cable repair video that I have ever seen ! Excellent job !

[@wilderdude]

cant thank you enough, I bought a bike that needs custom cables, and after watching this video over and over and over again I ordered a venhill kit and got some solder and some flux and confidently soldered a new barrel on to the end and now have a perfecty functioning throttle.

[@slimetime2227]

You guys are making! This helps me out a lot. Thank you very much for the details, and tips with dos and donuts. I like that you are not trying to sell us something and showing the boot strap guys how to get ear done too. We will still buy things from you because we trust you.

[@HypnoticPattern]

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS! I got the kit from you guys and figured it out on my own but just doing the quick and dirty way with the bolt/screw cable end. Now you've given me the knowledge I need to do it the right way for when the bike actually hits the road and leaves test and tune!

[@mattcc6603]

Just the in-depth videos tutorial I was looking for. Many thanks. Goodbye CV, hello flat slide!

[@Elvirth24]

I can see that cable end with the flathead screw being very handy for test fitting to make sure your inner cable is cut to the proper length for your throttle travel. I'm heavily considering picking this kit up as well as a stainless brake line kit in future for my Virago 750 bobber project... maybe once riding season is over. I have exhaust and frame mods to do at the moment.

[@aukanmeister]

Love these videos! If I watch about 10 more videos from revival cycles, I might be inspired to start working on my old Honda:)

[@randomnoise63]

I recently had to fix a cable on a barber chair, it’s a great help knowing this, thank you!

[@Lumencraft-]

Thank you for offering these.

[@RevivalCycles]

Awesome, glad you like them!

[@tylermegehe]

Stefan you can also use a candle to heat up the lead pot. I've also used a candle to solder brass tubing together.

[@RevivalCycles]

That is true, and I've seen others do it that way...I don't have many candles laying around the shop, but I do have a bunch of propane torches :)

[@Denis-bo8ms]

Stefan you are such an inspiration!

[@Lokitbara]

great stuff. Thank you. Uber useful.

[@evasesh6585]

Do you sell just the hardware for this? I have the cable and housing already I am just looking for the barrel ends.

[@vermhot]

So I went to you web site and I can’t find that birdcage tool or the cable kits ? Did I miss something ??

[@MarshallSmith27]

Can I stop by yalls shop and pick out the stuff I need so y'all can make sure I'm getting the right stuff?

[@RevivalCycles]

Under normal circumstances you can call and make an appointment to come by and we'll take care of you but for the foreseeable future the shop is entirely closed to the public. If you want to email a list to techsupport, Berry can help ensure you've got what you need.

[@jstn9914]

Forgive my ignorance but can I just double these up for my Honda's push/pull style throttle?

[@RevivalCycles]

You can, but this kit doesn't include the two different and Honda specific elbows needed for the factory throttle. We do have those elbows in black that we can provide if you request them at [e-mail].

[@jstn9914]

@@RevivalCycles Right on, guys. Thanks for the reply. :)

[@justmyself1000]

Can one just use a soldering iron and drip the solder onto the cable?

[@pushingbuttons12]

Wondering the same? Can you use a normal soldering iron?

[@tantaluss68]

great vid thank you ill be buying from you

[@ZierraOrbital]

When will the bespoken clutch cable be added to the shop?

[@BrokenPineapple]

Do you need to use the liquid rosen flux?

[@supertedogpriken]

i cant find any of the videos for making custom clutch cables on your YT page. Could you post the link to the video? (if you have made it? i see this video is over 2 years old so i am guessing it is just my bad english/serchinghat isthe reason i cant find it) The only video i can find is: the How To Build Your Own Control Cable but that is just a throtle wire. andnot a clutch cable.

[@RevivalCycles]

The approach that we use is essentially the same for all the cables on a bike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Ktn6SBh81no6M

[@waikryder6633]

Do you have to use the bird cage? Or is there another option such as just flaring the end? Also do you crimp the fittings? ie the 90 and carb adjuster

[@RevivalCycles]

You don't have to use the birdcaging tool. You can use a fine pair of needle nose pliers and create a similar shape by hand. Depending on the fittings we may crimp them or we may use an epoxy adhesive to old them in place.

[@sarcvicious]

How did you secure the ferrule ends to the conduit?

[@sarcvicious]

Also, where are the neoprene boots supposed to attach?

[@RevivalCycles]

To secure the ferrule ends onto the cable housing we use a ferrule crimping tool.

[@person2984]

Where would a decompression cable fit on the spectrum of throttle, clutch and brake cables?

[@RevivalCycles]

That is a good question, and I would think a throttle cable would do the job just fine. Most of the decomp cables I've seen are fairly light weight and often have routing with sharp bends and the decomp doesn't take as much force as a clutch or brake and gets used far less frequently. Based on all that I would go with throttle size housing and wire unless there has been a pattern of cable failures.

[@joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366]

I used lead instead of solder but it stuck to the end like a SOB and now I have a glob on the end. Should I just Dremel it down clean or clip and start over? Afraid to heat up again and make cable brittle.

[@joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366]

Making custom cable for attaching vm36 to Suzuki Savage.

[@RevivalCycles]

If you decide to try and clean it up be sure to take precautions. A mask and gloves in the very least, use a file or sandpaper not a power tool, try to contain and clean up the dust.

[@joeycottontailakajoeschmo3366]

@@RevivalCycles will do. Decided to snip it and order some solder and a pot to attempt again. Think the flux got all over the copper while I was fumbling with cable. My cable assembly is a bit awkward due to the extra bits on there. Thanks for video and tips.

[@e92miami]

Would rosin flux paste work or would it need to be liquid?

[@RevivalCycles]

It's worth a shot if that's what you have but you might find that it's difficult to get flux paste in all the nooks and crannies without also getting it up the cable where you don't want it.

[@martyanderson3390]

Great video thanks

[@RevivalCycles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kepreehamilton9402]

Will this kit work for a 16th in ape hanger

[@RevivalCycles]

No but if you drop us a line we can set you up with an extended length cable kit.

[@soupermario22]

Outer housing, How do I know what end is which?

[@RevivalCycles]

Sorry, I'm not sure I follow. The outer housing is the same on either end until you install the housing ferrules that match the throttle and carb, at which point you'll know which end is which. Hoep that helps,

[@drtwaits]

HI - who are your dealers for parts in the UK please ? thank you

[@RevivalCycles]

We are still developing a dealer network but we do not have any UK dealers yet. That said, we are happy to ship internationally, and have several customers in the UK.

[@charliemetcalfe6222]

Such a shame! I'd love to buy a load of your stuff but its the $60 shipping for a $35 part makes me wince

[@monkeycat757]

@Charlie Metcalfe send us an email at: [e-mail] and we can figure out shipping options.

[@kv1206]

Loved it man where do I order these cables?

[@RevivalCycles]

revivalcycles.com/products/revival-cycles-signature-universal-throttle-cable-kit

[@kituki3965]

you manufacture cables for any motorcycle???

[@RevivalCycles]

We supply the materials for you tp manufacture your own cables. The kits that we offer are suitable for low to mid rise bikes. Ape Hangars will need more length. Shoot us an email if that's the case and we can take care of you.

[@beaucottington]

Dirt bike compatible?

[@RevivalCycles]

I would imagine that depends on the dirt bike and it's requirements. We include all the components commonly used on most carburetor ends.

[@soupermario22]

Do I need the bird cage tool?

[@RevivalCycles]

Not necessarily. When building a cable it's important is that you spread the wire threads in a fashion that will keep them from pulling out of the cable end. This can be accomplished with a hammer and a punch just not as effectively. The "Bird Cage" shape allows solder to fill the void making it impossible for the cable to pull out.

[@soupermario22]

@@RevivalCycles Thanks guys!! You guys are awesome! Gonna be making an order for the kit.

[@THORDOX]

I think it would have been much easier and healthy for the cable to cut it using a Dremmel with a cutting weel instead of side cutters

[@RevivalCycles]

Since this video was produced we've found a source for the perfect tool for this task (Link below). But a good set of side cutters, emphasize the word good, will do the job just fine without unraveling or causing damage to the cable. A rotary tool would work just fine so long as you taped the area you intend to cut or else it's going to be harder than you might think. shop.revivalcycles.com/park-tool-professional-cable-and-housing-cutter/

[@rickbunting1066]

Disappointed to find that more than half the fittings in the kit don't fit the cable you supply with it. While I have been very pleased with most everything I've gotten from Revival this kit falls a little short of my expectations.

[@RevivalCycles]

Sorry you were disappointed with the kit Rick. You can pack it back up and send it back in whatever state it's in and we'll refund your money. There is only one variety of cable fitting that doesn't fit the diameter of the cable provided and there two included in the kit. Our thought is that if you have the capacity to solder your own cable end then you surely have the capacity to drill a brass fitting to the cable diameter first. If you find that more than those two will not fit the cable then it may be that the dab of solder at the cables end to keep it from fraying needs to be cleaned up. -Berry

[@rickbunting1066]

@@RevivalCycles that's what I did, but if I recall there were quite a few kmore than half) that were for small diameter cable.

[@awongutume]

I would have wound a length around my finger, cut off and insert in the pot and allow to melt/boil rather than try to stick down.

[@JohnDoe-rx3vn]

"Somehow, most of those videos came from Canada" Literally just closed a tab where the guy soldering a cable had a canadian accent. What's with that?

[@ajs3994]

You've been Ichibaned. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKukg3WFbL-WpMU

[@shawnewaltonify]

Thank-you Stephan, this is very helpful. You impart your technical excellence with passion. I will have to start watching your videos. Can you make them shorter?

[@RevivalCycles]

Yes, this one got a little too long...its always a balance between details and pace...we'll try to tidy it up on the next one.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Thank you. Only in America is solder pronounced with a silent L. Strange place. The word comes from the Latin solidare, meaning "to make solid". en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder

[@RevivalCycles]

Between the Latin meaning and present spellings/pronunciations are the Old French soudure and Middle English soudur. According to many sources, arguably I'm sure, the American Accent/Pronunciation of many words is older than British Pronuntiations which evolved to more closely match the accents royalty had begun to adopt. Strange as that might be. Riding Nerdy

[@jayswin2]

Great vid but...dude it soLder with an L in it. What the hell is sodder?

[@nickhanscome]

It's pronounced sodder. Literally everyone in the world says sodder.

[@felipeiturra1459]

Wow you look 20 year more younger

[@zoebettina]

Or u could put a equal sized wire in ur cable n cut it then

[@fredflintstone2077]

That is the wrong way to solder. You never force dry the solder and do not touch, move or disturb the joint whilst it is setting. You are creating a big weaknesses for the sake a 2-3 minutes waiting for it to cool.

[@chchchscott1]

I hate involuntarily dismounts.

[@danieldugal1534]

looks a bit like a young george carlin