throttle cable

[barbk]

Can I substitute a brake cable for a throttle cable, I know it is not greatest idea , but I dont feel like waiting for order. anyone? thanks

[Goat Herder]

Welcome to the forum! Barbk Why wait make one

http://motorbicycling.com/f39/norm-s...able-9010.html

The ball ends on a brake cable are the wrong size. Use a derailleur cable and make your own end on one side!

[Goat Herder]

I would also be very concerned where the ball end is that came off your old cable. If it makes it into your motor it will ruin it!

[bairdco]

actually, it is the greatest idea. the cable that comes with the kits is pretty cheesy compared to a good brake cable. follow the link Goatherder gave you and make your own end.

or, you can buy a cable (actually it's just the inner wire) from a bike shop with two ends on it. one is the barrel that fits the lever, and one is a ball end. you can grind the ball end to fit into the carb slide, and make your own barrel end.

like this: http://motorbicycling.com/f13/how-ma...old-21321.html

[chainmaker]

Sweet... 2 in one day...looks like this winter will spent making some cables.

Cheers

[Goat Herder]

Originally Posted by bairdco

actually, it is the greatest idea. the cable that comes with the kits is pretty cheesy compared to a good brake cable. follow the link Goatherder gave you and make your own end.

or, you can buy a cable (actually it's just the inner wire) from a bike shop with two ends on it. one is the barrel that fits the lever, and one is a ball end. you can grind the ball end to fit into the carb slide, and make your own barrel end.

like this: http://motorbicycling.com/f13/how-ma...old-21321.html

I forgot about your how to that is a nice one Book marked.