joolsmi16
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| posted on 30/11/05 at 11:53 PM |
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throttle cable size
Hi, being looking for cable to use for the throttle any idea of size? the listing is Wire No./Strands and Dia.
Thanks
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Aboardman
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 12:05 AM |
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when my cable broke on my car, used bike brake cable no problems with it.
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Sven
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 06:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by joolsmi16
Hi, being looking for cable to use for the throttle any idea of size? the listing is Wire No./Strands and Dia.
Thanks
I like these mountain bike brake cables:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11115-050_AVDFJ8-3-Parts-49-Cables/Avid-Flak-Jacket-Cable-Set.htm
Easy to figger out how to attach them to just about any throttle linkage and they're not too stiff if you have to turn them around something ...
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donut
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 07:53 AM |
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So if i used a bike cable i presume a rear brake cable is required?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Aboardman
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 08:02 AM |
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does not matter, depends on the length of cable you require, if you get some solder nipples (some older bike shops have them) you may get 2 cables out
of a rear cable.
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Kissy
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 09:03 AM |
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or solderless nipples - available from any good car shop. You can also use the brass bit out of choc-block electrical connectors.
If you need a really long wire go for a tandem rear gear wire, or brake. Note, gear wires are generally a bit thinner and more flexible.
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Humbug
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 12:37 PM |
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I used a bike brake cable with a double lecky connector (choc block type), i.e. cable through both parts, both screwed tight and a dab of superglue
for good measure!
so far, so good!
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Peteff
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 12:57 PM |
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Derailleur cable is good for replacements and is more flexible than brake usually.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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chrisf
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 02:26 PM |
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I used Avid Full Metal
Jacket bicycle brake cables. It came as a kit and I had more than enough left over. Two people can easily share one kit.
It has a stainless braid over the the inner wire and is quite flexible. I think these are the best bike cables money can buy.
--HTH, Chris
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 05:04 PM |
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I am probably missing something here, but why not use the cable from the donor, of a new replacement, a sierra one is only £8.50 patern
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Aboardman
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 06:17 PM |
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"I am probably missing something here, but why not use the cable from the donor, of a new replacement, a sierra one is only £8.50 patern
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because this a locost site and bike cables only cost about £3
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 10:57 PM |
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All this fuss fro a fiver
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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tadltd
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| posted on 2/12/05 at 05:49 PM |
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Hardware shop - if you're insistent on saving pennies. Next to the chain link for fencing...
25-50p a metre.
Best Regards,
Steve.
www.turnerautosport.com
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