Guest VF500FInterceptor Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Ok so I pulled apart my carbs and it looks like my throttle cables were about to snap. Called 3 of the local dealers that are Honda and turns out they can no longer order them in. Where is the best place to order new cables? Is there a way to cross reference the part numbers? Or can I use a throttle cable repair kit and just make my own? Like one of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-EMERGENCY-THROTTLE-CABLE-REPAIR-KIT-for-HONDA-Models-/121034216385?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1986%7CModel%3AVF500F&hash=item1c2e3393c1&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Motion Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 If you're willing to wait, often dealers can still get those parts but it can take months. I waited 3 months for parts from Japan. You could look at eBay or used ones, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/17920-MF2-000-CABLE-B-THROTTLE-Honda-/221128400211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Soo.. I didn't really want to spend $40 on used cables so instead I went to home depot, and bought some cable. Made my own barrels for the end and it works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Crafty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Oh, and I did it for $6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted August 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 19, 2013 How did you make the barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I used regular small cable clamps. I took one, chopped it in half, then took that half and chopped it to the correct size to match the barrel. Drilled a hole in the side for the cable and then clamped it down on the cable. I also made sure the smooth all of the edges before doing so. Oh and I just put the cable in the old line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Add a little solder to be extra safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted August 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 20, 2013 Don't forget to run a bit of lube down the cable jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I bought some lube and then forgot to use it so I will do that next. :) and as far as the solder goes we pulled extremely hard on it and it didn't budge. I don't think it is going anywhere. It seemed to work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I don't know if anyone is interested in this or not but before I build my cable I ordered something off Amazon to try it. I forgot to cancel it so I ended up purchasing them. Here is a kit to make your own Throttle cable, and it is actually pretty cool. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YEYN6A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 From the looks of it I would definitely use it in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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