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The VintageBike Message Board => The Classic Biker Bar => Topic started by: Ben on April 15, 2009, 03:16:07 PM

Title: Cable repair question
Post by: Ben on April 15, 2009, 03:16:07 PM

Heloo everyone. I am working on a bike that has cables in pretty good shape, the cable itself is all in good condition with no frays or weeak spots but the housings are cracked and worn. Is there a way to repair the housings without replacing the cables completely. I would really just like to reseal them.

Please let me know. Thanks

Title: Re: Cable repair question
Post by: L.A.B. on April 15, 2009, 06:39:37 PM

Cable parts are available from Carrot Cycles, who advertise on this forum.

http://www.carrotcycles.co.uk/control-cables-parts/cable-parts-and-accessories/cat_34.html

Alternatively, Venhill Cables, and Vehicle Wiring Products also sell them.

http://www.venhill.co.uk/

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/motorcycle/controlcable.php

Title: Re: Cable repair question
Post by: Ben on April 15, 2009, 06:46:10 PM

Thanks, I will see if either have something to just reseal the housings. The machanical workings of the cables are fine, the housings are just worn.

I will see what's what. Thanks

Title: Re: Cable repair question
Post by: Nimrod on April 16, 2009, 02:17:45 AM

Just out of curiosity, is the old 'solderless nipple' still obtainable ?
Always had one or two 'in me tool roll'. They were a dam good bodge.

Title: Re: Cable repair question
Post by: L.A.B. on April 16, 2009, 06:25:05 AM

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Just out of curiosity, is the old 'solderless nipple' still obtainable ?

Yes they are still available, and here's a selection :  http://www.trialsbits.co.uk/index.php?cPath=65_230&osCsid=adb52cc9570458ae1c8073b2a78acb81

Title: Re: Cable repair question
Post by: Nimrod on April 21, 2009, 09:59:06 AM

Thanks, the old solderless ones have got me and my mates out of all sorts of scrapes.