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An Alternative to Zip Ties?
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I am looking for suggestions for alternatives to zip ties to secure cables and wires. What have you ...  | | 
07-09-2009, 04:47 PM
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| |  An Alternative to Zip Ties?
Howdy all,
I am looking for suggestions for alternatives to zip ties to secure cables and wires. What have you folks used?
Thanks,
J
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07-09-2009, 04:55 PM
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Duct tape!! just kidding but it depends on your end goal. Duct tape could be the answer depending but I have a feeling your going for a cleaner look right? |
07-09-2009, 05:04 PM
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Smart Band Nylon Cable Lashing Ties may be more what your looking for. |
07-09-2009, 05:06 PM
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07-09-2009, 05:14 PM
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cheap black electrical tape,comes in 2 rolls for a $1 where i live,thats what i use if i run out of zipties. |
07-09-2009, 08:18 PM
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For the handle bars I got some NOS probably no longer made chromed steel clips that snap around the bars, for the rest, I'm in trouble.
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07-09-2009, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TerrontheSnake  Duct tape!! just kidding but it depends on your end goal. Duct tape could be the answer depending but I have a feeling your going for a cleaner look right? | Yes, I want something that isn't plastic or looks cheap. I want my bike to look like it could have been built in the forties or fifties.
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07-09-2009, 08:35 PM
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| | Re: An Alternative to Zip Ties?
I get velcro ties from radio shack,they come in diffrent colors.They are handy .HD
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07-09-2009, 09:56 PM
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| | Re: An Alternative to Zip Ties?
safety wire. longaker raceing sells the kit wire and twisting plyers |
07-09-2009, 11:32 PM
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tape comes in many colors and will match your bike color. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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