Making Motorcycle Control Cables

A number of companies supply kits or sell separately all of the individual items needed to make a cable.

Making motorcycle control cables.

Venhill universal kits contain all the cable components required for you to make up a control cable. I ve used these same methods to make cables for vintage dune buggies go carts experimental airplanes and boats as well. The tools needed to make a cable include. Our packaged kits supply a time tested range of parts so you can build your own cable out of only one kit or you can order individual parts to get exactly what you want.

Dime city cycles is the premier choice for diy custom motorcycle parts accessories and life style gear. You can use these same techniques to build any type of cable on a motorcycle whether it s a brake clutch or choke cable. Handlebars with different heights may require longer or shorter cables depending on the style of bars being used compared to what is being replaced. So it s a handy skill to have.

Whether your interest is cafe racers bobbers choppers brats trackers scramblers or you just want something a little different for your current ride you are sure to find the parts you need right here. If you would like us to make up a special cable for you or you need a prototype for a new product please see our bespoke section. The kit contains what you see in the imag. Since the dawn of the bicycling era we have had the bowden flexible cable.

Making a motorcycle control cable is relatively easy and requires few tools. Universal cable kits are also listed for clutch cables throttle cables choke cables and car cables. If customer is inquiring about cables over 75 in length please give request to custom cable sales department to determine pricing please note harley clutch cables being custom made 10 or more and atv rear parking brake cables being custom made 5 or more will need to be reviewed for pricing. Braided cables are offered in a variety of finishes that will look good on any bike.

If customer is inquiring about production. One of your main connections to your bike is through those control cables. However occasionally a mechanic or classic owner may need to make a cable from a kit. Your typical old motorcycle will have several for the front brake the clutch the throttle and maybe for the back brake an air slide a decompressor and the magneto as.