Author Topic: Best quality aftermarket cables? (Read 1253 times)

DH · « **on:** July 15, 2015, 04:31:35 AM »

Like the title sez, what brands are you all running? Can't afford O.E., need next best. 550K0 cables
Thanks in advance.

becken · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2015, 04:56:09 AM »

Honda are the best, but I have been satisfied with Motion Pro when I needed a special length.

70CB750 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:20:07 AM »

Motion Pro is decent, but any cable no matter where from will last or not based on maintenance - aka lubrication.

flybox1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2015, 09:07:18 AM »

HONDA.
Its a little rough on the trans to shift when your (500 miles new Motion Pro) clutch cable is broken

Wobbly · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2015, 09:22:14 AM »

Quote from: flybox1 on July 15, 2015, 09:07:18 AM

HONDA.
Its a little rough on the trans to shift when your (500 miles new Motion Pro) clutch cable is broken

And you know what you are talking about.

If you have difficulties financing a genuine Honda clutch cable, perhaps...
In the end, it's cheaper to buy the right thing ones than the inferior aftermarket stuff on a weekly bases (that's only true for those who actually drive their Honda of course).

flybox1 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2015, 09:37:45 AM »

Quote from: Wobbly on July 15, 2015, 09:22:14 AM

Quote from: flybox1 on July 15, 2015, 09:07:18 AM
HONDA.
Its a little rough on the trans to shift when your (500 miles new Motion Pro) clutch cable is broken

And you know what you are talking about.
If you have difficulties financing a genuine Honda clutch cable, perhaps...
In the end, it's cheaper to buy the right thing ones than the inferior aftermarket stuff on a weekly bases (that's only true for those who actually drive their Honda of course).

HA...I didn't even buy it. It was new and came with my 750 with all the extra parts from the PO.
The HONDA clutch cable sheath looked like it had burned/melted against a header (not thru, just the outer double walled casing), so I replaced it with the nicer-looking MP. Lucky me I kept the OEM cable. Had to call the FPC (familial pit crew) to bring it to me when the MP broke

I'm still using the (melted) HONDA cable. . .

754 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:11:55 AM »

Barnett used to make nice cables....sometimes you can still find old stock of them.. Wish they still made them the nylon lined were excellent.

DH · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:18:58 PM »

Quote from: 754 on July 15, 2015, 10:11:55 AM

Barnett used to make nice cables....sometimes you can still find old stock of them.. Wish they still made them the nylon lined were excellent.

Thanks again folks/754. I'll look for Barnetts if available somewhere. I forgot to specify THROTTLE cables is what I need. I replaced the clutch cable a while ago with gen. Honda. ALL cables on my 750 are replacement Honda. Not a lot of cash to go towards bikes any more. gotta watch spending

754 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:34:17 PM »

They would be toughto get, but they may..just don't count on it..

Redline it · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2015, 12:38:11 AM »

TerryCable has built cables and fork damping kits for over 30 yrs, his cables are the smoothest and most reliable you'll ever find. I don't know if he makes every cable for every bike. He's in Hesperia California. I know Factory Manufacturers like Husqvarna has ran his products in some competition production models. I think he's went into Harley suspension pretty big. I don't know what his prices are, his company isn't big overhead.

becken · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2015, 05:12:33 AM »

If I remember correctly, I had to file some minor rough spots off the ends of the motion pro cables so they would fit easily and move smoothly. I also lightly grease the ends, especially the clutch cable where it fits in the lever. If it doesn't rotate it will work harden the cable next to the end and cause it to break there. Like I said, Honda are the best, but still require maintenance.

MoMo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2015, 05:20:32 AM »

Quote from: becken on July 16, 2015, 05:12:33 AM

If I remember correctly, I had to file some minor rough spots off the ends of the motion pro cables so they would fit easily and move smoothly. I also lightly grease the ends, especially the clutch cable where it fits in the lever. If it doesn't rotate it will work harden the cable next to the end and cause it to break there. Like I said, Honda are the best, but still require maintenance.

Had the same experience with Motion Pro but I was happy with end result and price

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Quote from: Redline it on July 16, 2015, 12:38:11 AM

TerryCable has built cables and fork damping kits for over 30 yrs, his cables are the smoothest and most reliable you'll ever find. I don't know if he makes every cable for every bike. He's in Hesperia California. I know Factory Manufacturers like Husqvarna has ran his products in some competition production models. I think he's went into Harley suspension pretty big. I don't know what his prices are, his company isn't big overhead.

I remember Terry Cables, used them on most of our Husky motocrossers and enduro bikes. Very well made product...Larry

przjohn · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2015, 05:26:12 AM »

It ain't cheap but if you have a few bikes and do restorations this is a nice kit to have. It is well organized and has just about anything you need. I always seem to order cables early on in a restoration and by the time they are ready to go on at least one has a problem, too long, too short, wrong end, etc. This kit makes it easy to get the cable on and keep the job moving. They also have just about anything to rebuild your own cable, or custom make your own.

http://www.venhillusa.com/venhill-motorcycle-shop-master-multi-clutch-and-throttle-cable-kit.html

754 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:41:03 AM »

Hey, just noticed..Venhill sells on ebay...
And. And they sell banjo bolts that fit Honda.. Not only is it Stainless, but they are a button head.. Much cleaner look.. And come in single line and dual line..

70CB750 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:52:01 AM »

These are cool:

Had no idea, thanks Frank.

754 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2015, 09:37:56 AM »

Yes I thought they were sweet, the other ones that look better than stock, are the hex type with the end dished out to save weight.. They look pretty good too..

PeWe · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:30:43 AM »

I bought cables from wemoto.com at last restore, slinky glide. They had correct lenghts and work as they should.
How long they will last? - I do not know. I have so far no reason to think they are crap.
Clutch cable not mounted yet. I ordered the model with same lenght as my old and working one ("Alternative")

Redline it · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2015, 12:15:13 AM »

[quote

I remember Terry Cables, used them on most of our Husky motocrossers and enduro bikes. Very well made product...Larry
[/quote]

Momo, I was lucky to be in a club, Checkers MC, Terry was President at the time. I used to get free cables and fork kits whenever wanted. They were good products! He's still working.

MoMo · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2015, 04:19:40 AM »

Quote from: Redline it on July 17, 2015, 12:15:13 AM

[quote

I remember Terry Cables, used them on most of our Husky motocrossers and enduro bikes. Very well made product...Larry

Momo, I was lucky to be in a club, Checkers MC, Terry was President at the time. I used to get free cables and fork kits whenever wanted. They were good products! He's still working.
[/quote]

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Author Topic: Best quality aftermarket cables? (Read 1253 times)

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