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Jon
14-Jul-2006, 22:25
Does anyone know to a tool or company that can alter the lenght of a throttle cable for me?
Is it possible to cut off the nipple and re-fit it?

Is there a tool out there just for this kind of job?

I'm looking to shorten the cable or increase the lenght of the sheathing
Iconic944ss
15-Jul-2006, 00:59
I believe it is possible, but can be hard to remake motorbike cable's - I bought a heavy duty cutter for pedal bike cables but its a lighter grade.

These guys must surely be able to help and can make cables to your spec:

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

Good luck - Frank
Jon
15-Jul-2006, 18:04
Thx Frank I will look into it.
Felix
15-Jul-2006, 19:09
Definitely give Venhil a ring. I just had one made to my specs for all of 15 quid.
Jon
15-Jul-2006, 20:29
Thx Felix, what information did they require other than the lenght of inner and outer cable?
Felix
15-Jul-2006, 21:02
You send them yours and specify what alteration you want and they send you a new one and your original one back. Takes about 3-4 days.
Jon
15-Jul-2006, 23:50
Cheers felix.
Jon
21-Jul-2006, 23:46
I would just like to give credit where credits due. I posted off a cable with instrutions on monday. Tues got a call to ask a few queies regarding the new cable. Thursday I received another call to say it was complete and readuy to be dispatched. friday 10.30am new cable arrived. Friday 7.30pm cable fitted and works a treat. So if you ever need a cable making up to your own spec give Venhill Engineering a call.


Thx again Frank, Felix.
Iconic944ss
22-Jul-2006, 00:18
Excellent, glad it worked out for you...

J.D. and Coke please :)

Regards - Frank
Felix
29-Jul-2006, 21:46
I am glad you had good service from Venhill, Jon. They've always been very good for me. Their brake hose system is good too.