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===== Cable Repairs ===== | ===== Cable Repairs ===== |
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Here's a link to an [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2079976|XLForum Thread]] where Decman (XLF member) provides a link to a Utube video named '[[https://youtu.be/Ysd8JkWclmc|Throttle Cable Solder Repair Tool]]'. In that thread, Bluto (XLF member) posted a page from Flanders (M/C parts) regarding the repair of or building a cable and terminating the end with a soldered on barrel. | Here's a link to an [[https://www.xlforum.net/forum/forum-functions/sportsterpedia-com-admin/202767-throttle-cable-solder-repair-tool?t=2079976|XLForum Thread]] where Decman (XLF member) provides a link to a Utube video named '[[https://youtu.be/Ysd8JkWclmc|Throttle Cable Solder Repair Tool]]'. In that thread, Bluto (XLF member) posted a page from Flanders (M/C parts) regarding the repair of or building a cable and terminating the end with a soldered on barrel. |
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In another DIY project, XLForum member 'Lehel' makes a new Barrel for the broken Clutch Cable and solders it in place: http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2081910. In this day of throwaway parts, DIY projects are personally satisfying and sometimes keep an historic part in operation, besides being inexpensive. In some places, it's the only option. | In another DIY project, XLForum member 'Lehel' makes a new Barrel for the broken Clutch Cable and solders it in place: https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-drivetrain/sportster-motorcycle-transmission-clutch-primary-secondary-drive/204511-soldering-clutch-cable-non-acid-flux?t=2081910. In this day of throwaway parts, DIY projects are personally satisfying and sometimes keep an historic part in operation, besides being inexpensive. In some places, it's the only option. |
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Lehel writes: 'You are blessed with parts sources, out there. I am in East Europe.'((pics by XLForum member 'lehel')) His description is like this: | Lehel writes: 'You are blessed with parts sources, out there. I am in East Europe.'((pics by XLForum member 'lehel')) His description is like this (slightly edited): |
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I'll make a nipple/barrel from a bolt to fit into the clutch lever. Drill a small hole (just larger than the cable) and then drill a larger cavity around that small hole. | I'll make a nipple/barrel from a bolt to fit into the clutch lever. Drill a small hole (just larger than the cable) and then drill a larger cavity around that small hole. |
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Today I ve lost patience searching for fancy stuff (epoxies, etc.). Each wire of the cable end is turned back 180° and pulled back into the barrel. It locked itself in place. I have mounted like this into the lever on the bar. It worked great, not moving at all. Then I soldered. This way, I'm not dependig on the bond of the materials to give me confidence that will last. | Today I've lost patience searching for fancy stuff (epoxies, etc.). Each wire of the cable end is turned back 180° and pulled back into the barrel. It locked itself in place. I have mounted like this into the lever on the bar. It worked great, not moving at all. Then I soldered. This way, I'm not dependig on the bond of the materials to give me confidence that it will last. |
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