Making your own control cables

[Bonez]

How would I find out if another cable suits my bike? Would it just be a case of contacting a dealer and asking them to look it up?

They usually will have a cataloque or online database. If you are lucky they may even have one in stock. I would'nt be surprised if the GS500 cable is the same or similar (could be wrong).

Another option is the local bike wreckers. Should have something to do the job.
What year is your GSX250?

[CDFloss]

What year is your GSX250?

2005 - I think its called the GSX 250 K2 "Invader". This is the bike here in any case: http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=697

I've attached 2 photos of the ends. I'm not sure how to shorten the outer, since the ferrules (if thats what those angled metal end bits are called) are crimped to the outer sheath. Not sure how to break that crimp joint, while being able to re-join it after cutting the outer shorter... unless its not possible with this cable??

Cheers

[Bonez]

2005 - I think its called the GSX 250 K2 "Invader". This is the bike here in any case: http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=697

I've attached 2 photos of the ends. I'm not sure how to shorten the outer, since the ferrules (if thats what those angled metal end bits are called) are crimped to the outer sheath. Not sure how to break that crimp joint, while being able to re-join it after cutting the outer shorter... unless its not possible with this cable??

Cheers

A very common bike. I'm surprised the local Suzuki outfit didn't stock a cable. You'll be able to get an inner fitted on Monday anyway. Personnally I wouldn't muck around with the outer with the ferrules being crimped the way they are. Could stuff it completely.

Here's Phil Turnbulls number in Palmerston North 0635888788 ask for Paul (rgvrider on KB) if you need any extra help in getting an OEM item.

[CDFloss]

Yeah, I thought it was reasonably common, but when I've tried to find any info about them its like pulling hens teeth! The local Suzuki dealers (Wellington MC) said they need to get stock from Japan, hence the 10 working day wait... but I'm just being impatient.
I'll have another call around on Monday to see what I can organise, thanks for the number.

Cheers
Dave

[Ixion]

2005 - I think its called the GSX 250 K2 "Invader". This is the bike here in any case: http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=697

I've attached 2 photos of the ends. I'm not sure how to shorten the outer, since the ferrules (if thats what those angled metal end bits are called) are crimped to the outer sheath. Not sure how to break that crimp joint, while being able to re-join it after cutting the outer shorter... unless its not possible with this cable??

Cheers

O, tits. Those horrible swaged things. Yeah, they're very difficult. It can be done, but it's hard and impossible with the inner in place. I hate that type.

[CDFloss]

O, tits. Those horrible swaged things. Yeah, they're very difficult. It can be done, but it's hard and impossible with the inner in place. I hate that type.

Bugger - yup I've resigned to waiting until tomorrow to see what I can do. Such a nice afternoon outside now too...

Will try to buy some cable to DIY it in the mean time, but will prob give in and order some OEM ones anyway.

Thanks to all for the help though. Cheers.

[CDFloss]

I found a GSX on Trade Me being wrecked by "buckets n bits" here in Lower Hutt. So asked for a clutch cable, and wha'd'ya know, 5 minutes later Ive got one (in the post) for 20 bucks.

But had already phoned TSS motorcycles in the Hutt asking if they knew someone who would sell me some 2mm cable - and they said "just bring it in and the guys out back can fix one up for you easy". So I did that after work today (thought I'd have 1 spare)... they wanted to bloody charge me over $70 for a full hour's labour!?! I gave them the exact measurement, and the nipples, etc... just needed the cable cut and soldered.

I can do it myself in 15 minutes with the right tools, and wouldnt consider that speedy. Why charge a full hour labour? Ok anyway, thats business, but why tell me to bring it in the first place when surely they realise a new one is about half that price?

Just really bugged me that I specifically took off from work early to drive all the way there for that. I should've asked on the phone what they'd charge, but they made it sound like it was nothing, almost a while-you-wait kinda deal.

Oh well - end of my venting.