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Surprised given Tuber clutch cable prices that nobody has been to them though

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Surprised given Tuber clutch cable prices that nobody has been to them though

I did, they wouldn't make them.

:? Remind me - do we or do we not - lubricate teflon linered cables :?:

If so - what do we do it with and what's to be avoided :?:

Adam wrote:

However, I've made and used teflon linered cables for years and frequently lubed them with no adverse effects - I do use a proper cable lube though, I don't know if that makes a difference?

,,can you still get hold of graphite powder Adam ? ,,,remember using it on the lathe gib strips some years ago, must admit I ain't seen it in a whiles

Author:	chris(madrid) [ 16 May 2009 07:50 ]
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has anybody ever used anywhere like VENHILL to get new clutch/throttle cables made up for a tuber? - Buells are not listed and I'm just wondering. I NEED higher bars if I'm hanging onto the S3T so will need longer cables and hoses. Prices CERTAINLY make a mockery of OEM prices. I had a set once on a Guzzi - and the FEATHERLIGHTS were!. Maz?

Author:	pash [ 16 May 2009 08:39 ]
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When I was dicking about with RD350s and 38mm Mikuni PJs, I used to buy bits from Venhill and make my own. You just need cable inner, cable outer, nipples (mmm...), ferrules, a big soldering iron (or a blow torch), some solder, pliers and a file... A bench grinder is nice to tidy the ends of the outers up...

Author:	chris(madrid) [ 17 May 2009 09:01 ]
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Was trying to avoid MAKING - Surprised given Tuber clutch cable prices that nobody has been to them though. Nice blingy braided ones Just kidding

Author:	Maz [ 17 May 2009 13:41 ]
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Quote: Surprised given Tuber clutch cable prices that nobody has been to them though I did, they wouldn't make them.

Author:	chris(madrid) [ 17 May 2009 15:57 ]
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Maz wrote: Quote: Surprised given Tuber clutch cable prices that nobody has been to them though I did, they wouldn't make them. So it's DIY kit time then - if I cant make do with standard cables!

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Author:	bueller ball breaker [ 17 May 2009 17:36 ]
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Just got a clutch cable for a tuber from Jersey Harley for £16.99 (old,old stock)

Author:	Maz [ 17 May 2009 17:38 ]
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XB cables fit the tubers and are much better as they have a teflon liner.....35 quid incl. vat.

Author:	Phil the Drill [ 17 May 2009 20:23 ]
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Is that a nearly a positive comment from Maz about an XB?

Author:	paulalig [ 18 May 2009 15:08 ]
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Remind me - do we or do we not - lubricate teflon linered cables If so - what do we do it with and what's to be avoided

Author:	Adam [ 18 May 2009 16:54 ]
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paulalig wrote: :? Remind me - do we or do we not - lubricate teflon linered cables If so - what do we do it with and what's to be avoided In theory no, it attracts dirt if you use a sticky lube and the propellant for the lube is a solvent, that can make the liner swell and become tight on the cable. However, I've made and used teflon linered cables for years and frequently lubed them with no adverse effects - I do use a proper cable lube though, I don't know if that makes a difference?

Author:	Big Ted [ 18 May 2009 20:45 ]
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Here ,This may help. J.J. Cables ,Highfields Farm, Lighthorne ,Warks ,CV35 0BQ Tel 01926651470 Fax 01926651999 Email tjohnsongb@aol.com These people make a vast range of cables for the classic boys, They wont have what you need on the shelf but if you send them a hand drawn diagram with measurements or a cable as a patt they provide a quote and post the cable to you. Ive used them in the past for obsolete truck cables & they have been ok. Reasonable price to.You may have to wait a couple of weeks coz theyre always busy ,

Author:	Cykik [ 20 May 2009 18:59 ]
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They made the speedo cable for me M2, £8. Apparently they also made a speedo cable for a combine harvester, 20foot long

Author:	Adam [ 22 May 2009 16:23 ]
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greasemonkey wrote: Adam wrote: However, I've made and used teflon linered cables for years and frequently lubed them with no adverse effects - I do use a proper cable lube though, I don't know if that makes a difference? ,,can you still get hold of graphite powder Adam ? ,,,remember using it on the lathe gib strips some years ago, must admit I ain't seen it in a whiles No, but I can get a lifetimes supply of pencils Other dry lubes I use are Teflon spray (£14 from gunshops for lubing my Ruger semi auto,or £2.99 from Screwfix ) Guess which I buy

Author:	Norm [ 22 May 2009 17:58 ]
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Adam wrote: Guess which I buy No, I don't use Screwfix either!

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Author:	chris(madrid) [ 24 May 2009 07:02 ]
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greasemonkey wrote: ,,can you still get hold of graphite powder Adam ? ,,,remember using it on the lathe gib strips some years ago, must admit I ain't seen it in a whiles Tried Moly powder?