How To Fix A Broken Motorbike Cable Yourself With Minimum Tools

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4 жыл бұрын

Never buy cables again. Fix your own at home or on the side of the road with minimum tools. Take a spare inner cable on long trips that take up less space than a full cable.
Easily make a new cable from items you buy at a hardware store or fishing shop.
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@taybortalkgaming4885 11 ай бұрын

Litteraly got stranded today because of a snapped throttle, awesome video man! Saving me a ton of cash replacing it

@alanarnold7889 3 жыл бұрын

CHEERS MATE, really handy fixer-upper.

@DavidM2002 7 ай бұрын

10:15 my CBR clutch cable is pretty much identical to the one shown. And you are spot on when you say to just carry the spare inner cable for emergency repairs. One way that I do this is to start with a new cable, cut the inner cable, at the engine end, about an inch up from the ferrule. And, carry a very small cable clamp to join them back together when needed. The hardware store variety clamp should work in a pinch but there is a type of clamp that is much thinner - sometimes called wire rope clips. ( Search on : " Wire Rope Clips, Single Locking Device Grip Stainless Steel Cable Clamps For Bare Antenna For Heavy Rigging For Ship " ) I have some and they are very size specific so be sure to measure your cable diameter first. My second emergency repair requires a lathe but, you can make a new engine end fitting but, make it an inch longer and a bit thicker. Drill the upper end so that the cable slides in about an inch. Then drill and tap two holes on the sides for set screws. Slide in the cable and screw down the set screws and you're done.

@MaritoFG 2 жыл бұрын

I´m planning to do a trip through some rough desolated terrain in Argentina, the 40 route, and I´m trying to cut down weight to a maximum and be able to solve problems should they occur with simple, easy-to-carry tools. These tips and this kind of knowledge and the way you put the video up is priceless.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. All the best for you trip.

@MaritoFG 2 жыл бұрын

@@AntonSwanepoelTravel doing fine so far!

@adorablyeccentric3116 2 жыл бұрын

Better buy n bring some spares with you man

@RichardWhitford-ro2zs 8 ай бұрын

@@AntonSwanepoelTravel😅

@wyattseal4004 2 жыл бұрын

On the side of the road. Cable just snapped. Glad to know I can get one soon lol

@wsn03 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Just had a poor time with a cable repair service, need to shorten to get it right. Had no idea it was this simple. Great video, thank you

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, glad the video was helpful. Yes, it is not that difficult. Both my clutch and throttle cable are home made. Now just over two years and just over 20K kilometers. No issues at all.

@hamdog8872 3 жыл бұрын

When your three year old harley leaves you stranded, and the company says cables are a month backordered at best... in peak season. My next bike is going to be a triumph lol.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that sucks. I am currently riding a Honda, but used to ride Yamaha. Love both. My Honda's clutch and petrol cable is hand made like in the video, over a year an 10 000km. No issues.

@Noke28 3 жыл бұрын

Mine snapped yesterday on a 2006 Yamaha MT-03 my dealer ordered it and i can pick my bike up in 2 days

@Mr.CJohnson 2 жыл бұрын

Harleys Touring lineup hasn't used a throttle cable in over 12 years now........so.....

@hamdog8872 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mr.CJohnsonI was referring to a Softtail streetbob clutch cable. So....

@mscottmiracle1396 Жыл бұрын

Tried to make my own by drilling two holes in a block of wood and pouring in lead thus creating the final shape - after some filing and a grinding wheel. It worked on my clutch for about 6 months. I do not think I incorporated the frayed wire into the block very well. This looks way better.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you. You also need to make sure that the steel wire is clean so the solder will take. Apply some flux paste to the steel wire before soldering. Something I noted was that if you don’t make the shape well rounded it tends to stick in the lever hole instead of moving easily. Thus the steel wire constantly bends at the end instead of the end swiveling. Eventually the wire will then snap from metal fatigue.

@andy011264 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@IkramKhan-best--video- 2 жыл бұрын

Very good

@boycottjews 2 жыл бұрын

South African boar are extremely resourceful. Very cool brother.

@thailandmopedadventures611 Жыл бұрын

Good Job

@bobbysgherkin9033 3 жыл бұрын

Live saver, thank you

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

@Altie8 8 ай бұрын

thanks

@sergioalfredoayala2204 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👍👍👍😃 Sergio de Argentina 🖐️👍

@umutpiynar9309 3 ай бұрын

Damn second time having this issue in 5 years with 2 different yamaha dirt bikes, last time I was able to go home wout clutch because there was no traffic but it's not impossible. IDK What to do right now.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 3 ай бұрын

Hi. I would have a few questions. Like are you using genuine Yamaha clutch cables? And where is it snapping? If it is at the clutch lever by the handle bars see if the lever is not miss aligned from a fall. That will cause the cable to rub on the inside of the lever. Especially if it is an after market lever. That will cause the cable to snap early. Then you need to check that the hole that the cable goes into the lever is not worn out or full of dirt. That can cause the swivel ball to get snagged inside the lever as you pull the clutch. Instead of the cable swiveling it is constantly bend which will cause it to break. You can try using chain wax or lube inside the lever to help the ball swivel. But if it is worn out then not much you can do but replace the lever. Then do you live near the coast. If so then exposed cables rust very quickly. I smear a layer of Vaseline (Petroleum jelly) over the cable ends to help it not rust up as quickly. It can also be a bad design. So you may need to carry a spare clutch cable with you if you go riding.

@soulja304 Жыл бұрын

You saved my life man.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel Жыл бұрын

Hi. Glad the video helped you. I would love to hear your story if you want to share. Wishing you a wonderful day.

@soulja304 Жыл бұрын

@@AntonSwanepoelTravel oh damn i didn’t think you would actively reply. I live alone in Vegas, I am on my first bike I’m a daily commuter and I even use it for Uber eats. My cable completely snapped and I thought it would be an expensive fix or something I couldn’t do myself. I’m just looking forward to learning my bike and how to do my own maintenance and repairs. It actually snapped on me tonight so hopefully I order the right things and get it done, oil change and new slip on exhaust is next.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel Жыл бұрын

Hi. Your first bike is always special. And learning how to maintain your bike yourself is very rewarding and will save you a lot of money. If you have any questions on making the cable feel free to ask. I live in South Africa in a small coastal town and find it very difficult to get spares for my current bike. Honda cbx 250 twister. Both my clutch and throttle cables are home made and have been lasting me for several years now. As you use your bike for delivery. You may want to make a spare cable so that you can quickly get your bike on the road again as cable breaks are very common. Wishing you a wonderful day.

@soulja304 Жыл бұрын

@@AntonSwanepoelTravel man thank you so much man, you really don’t understand

@AntonSwanepoelTravel Жыл бұрын

As you use your bike a lot and possibly park in many places to pick up orders or drop them off. Take a look at this video about motorbike security. Motorcycle Security Tips kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNmjgdiSzKqWdXU.html I would suggest at least getting a square lock as in the video and locking the front disc brake. It is relatively quick to do and will deter most thieves or slow them down long enough that they won’t have time to steel the bike as you drop off it pick up orders.

@xanamata5386 2 жыл бұрын

would a clamp from electric connection fix it ? those that you screw 2 screws to press the cables

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly. Have not tried it.

@brub5174 2 жыл бұрын

It might if it has decent heat wrap

@mscottmiracle1396 Жыл бұрын

No. Tried on my Victory Kingpin clutch. Wouldn't even get past a few pulls. I do not know if it would work temporarily on throttle cable but expect it would on a smaller bike. I am finding you need to use lead solder and fray the wire ends (in a controlled manner) and make sure the solder attaches well to the frayed area of the cable and whatever you are using as a stop. I am an electrical engineer and i tried every crimp lug I had in my stock. I was able fix that clutch cable enough to get me home with multiple lug crimps hanging out on a new wire rope cable length but it was ugly and slipped several times on the short distance home. Swanepoel has it right here and he gives GREAT advice on this problem that every rider will eventually have. I DON'T recommend electrical solder or that no-lead plumbing solder. Get lead from a fishing store or 100% lead solder if you can find it.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel Жыл бұрын

Thank you. As to crimping sleeves that you get in hardware stores or fishing shops to crimp two steel cables together. My sister has a large SUV that the spare wheel is attached under the car with a steel cable. That snapped and I got a new cable and used crimp sleeving as shown in this video as a stop. That massive tired held for years. She sold the car and I think it is still going well years later. So steel crimp sleeving can work in some situations. Yes. You need to fray the end of the cable and use acid core solder or flux paste to get it cleaned so the solder sticks to the cable and what you use as stopper. I have now done 3 1/3 years and just over 30K Km on my bike with both the clutch and throttle cable fixed in this way with no issues.

@baddonkey6876 4 ай бұрын

If my boss wasn't South African, i would've sworn your accent was Australian, after 5 years of working with him the i can tell the difference almost instantly nowdays

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 4 ай бұрын

Hi. It’s taken me years to perfect my accent 😂. Thanks for the comment. Wishing you a wonderful day.

@neoraj9583 3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@Blackout_2007 2 жыл бұрын

But what if you have my problem My cable broke and it won't reach where it's supposed to and it's frayed so I dont see this usefulp

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Good question. That happened to me. In the video I mention that you can go to a fishing shop and get similar sized steel fishing trace cable. Or what I did. Most hardware stores sell thin steel cable. I just got the same sized thickens steel cable from a hardware store and made an end on each side. My brake cable, clutch cable, and throttle cable are all home repair jobs like this as it was a project bike. Now going for 3 years with almost 25000 km with no problems.

@Blackout_2007 2 жыл бұрын

I'll try that thank you

@mgkeoh 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bit of engineering

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Knuckingfutz1 2 жыл бұрын

Just grabbed my first Harley and after 100 miles of a shakedown throttle cable must've broken. No response at all.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. It’s possible it is the cable. Did you find the problem?

@Knuckingfutz1 2 жыл бұрын

@@AntonSwanepoelTravel Fixed it. Not have a issue with my radio. Throttle is fine now. Bikes in good shape and sounds good.

@ooigfgnnkhjjnc 3 ай бұрын

How are you going to make that on the side of the road?

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 3 ай бұрын

Hi. There are a couple of ways. If you make one that has one end already added. Say by the clutch lever. You can use crimp sleeves to make another end at the clutch or engine for the throttle. Another way is to make a complete cable and then cut one end off while leaving a short piece of wire by the clutch or carburetor. Then just thread the new wire through the old outer housing and fasten the cut off end with a crimp sleeve. Or you can carry the wire and the ends ready made. As well as a small amount of solder wire and a small refillable butane hand torch. The ones they use for hobby crafts. Else you can carry a 12v hobby craft soldering iron. Although they are expensive.

@nicolaeopait2966 3 жыл бұрын

🔌

@sukairo 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about using solder

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I am using normal old lead solder you use for pc boards.

@kayroberts952 3 жыл бұрын

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@itsnotbleach 2 жыл бұрын

Every week I have to fix something on my Kawasaki...then someone maliciously stole my side pieces.

@AntonSwanepoelTravel 2 жыл бұрын

That sucks man. Hope you get the bike mechanically sound soon. But if it continues. Maybe think about selling it and getting one in better condition that is more reliable.

@Ben-m4k Жыл бұрын

Clutch cables aren't that expensive if you done gave enough to get a cable than that's just sad or u dont have a job

@AntonSwanepoelTravel Жыл бұрын

If you live in a country that import most parts then it can become very expensive. Not to mention in many cases parts are just not available as it is not worth importing small batches. I ride a 2008 Honda and many of the parts are discontinued or crazy expensive.