where would i get a clutch cable made

[JimO]

my boys NZ 250s clutch cable has broken and the local bike wrecker doesnt have another, there used to be a cable maker in Dunedin but they are no longer in existence, i still have the outer so only need a new inner.


cheers Jim

[Jorja]

The guy up here in Auckland makes them but there will no doubt be a couple of bike shops down your way that make them. You could ring around. If you have no joy you could perhaps look at sending it to the guy I know up here with details on what you want and get him to send it back. A bit of a hassel though.

[JimO]

i asked at a bike shop and they said they would have to send it away and also would clip the ticket on the way so im trying to keep the cost to a minimum

[Jorja]

Well it souldn't cost much for postage. If you included a prepaid envelope for the shop to send it back, why not just email a few shops out of town if you get no joy locally and ask if they will make it up for you?

[R6_kid:Me]

it's not hard to do, one of the wreckers in auckland has done cables for me a number of times. It's just a matter of having the cable cut to length and then soldering/welding on the same size connectors on the end.

[imdying]

Any motorcycle mechanic should be able to do this... they'd be a pretty sad arse motorcycle mechanic if they hadn't added that string to their bow

Failing that, I'd go see Barry at Auto Replacements, or maybe Sims Brake Services.

Failing that (cause I've no idea if they do them), you can send it to me and I'll do it for you, but you need to be aware that I'm quite forgetful, only do them on weekends, and given those things, it is likely to take a few weeks

[xwhatsit]

I went into Mt Eden motorcycles once after a clutch cable. Was quite desperate to get one as soon as possible, the guy said he didn't have an RS one (of course) but to ride in and he'd see if he could find something that fit. Went upstairs, came back with about 6 or 7 cables that looked similar and found one that was good by trial and error.

Chances are a local bike shop has something that fits. It doesn't matter if the outer is a shade too long, the most important bit is the engine-end, as they often have that metal sleeve. Complete new cables don't seem to be much more expensive than getting inners made.

Alternatively, learn how to do it yourself. Soldering iron and some ends. I've seen videos, doesn't look very hard.

[JimO]

the broken one was one i replaced the last broken one with, cable broke on the 1st one, knob came out of this one and dissapeared, i will have a hunt for one tomorrow

[Rosie]

Melbar Cables in Wellington made me a new Clutch cable for the sherpa. I think it cost about $80 including freight, and only took about a week to get it sorted (including postage time).

[JimO]

i am on the trail of a dead Nz250 at the moment which i can get reasonably cheap so will see how that goes for bits

[imdying]

Let us know how you get on

Do you perchance have an LPG torch, or a wee butane torch?

[JimO]

Let us know how you get on

Do you perchance have an LPG torch, or a wee butane torch?

na mate im a tiler no need to set things on fire usually

[xwhatsit]

You can get those tiny little butane pen torches from DSE for about $30-40 IIRC. Those would have enough grunt, wouldn't they?

[imdying]

Not 100% sure, but I bet they do. I think I've got one around here somewhere, I'll give it a go... I can tell you that a MAPP torch is bloody tricky.... waaaay to grunty

[Ixion]

You can get those tiny little butane pen torches from DSE for about $30-40 IIRC. Those would have enough grunt, wouldn't they?

Yes, though the smaller pencil type have an annoying habit of running out of fuel at the critical moment. But they would be hot enough, I've used them for silver soldering.

I prefer to either use a low silver content solder, or use an oxy torch and bronze. But the latter needs a VERY delicate hand or you will stuff up the end of the wire and make it brittle.