Subject: Re: throttle cable
Author: 3haw-@bluefrog.biz
Date: Jul 14, 2003, 8:06 PM
Post ID: 1713769175
Mike,
Also, I wrapped the end of the cable sheath, the metal collar part, with
black plastic electrical tape. Not too noticable when on the twist grip.
The added OD measurment makes it fit a bit more snugly. Not an optimal fix
but this ain't no show bike. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Jones <mjon-@yahoo.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Cc: <3haw-@bluefrog.biz>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: throttle cable
| Hi, BOb. I had the wame problem with my Ambo. I like the chain throttle - it pulls the cable streight rather then flexing it around the barrel like my Jap bikes did. The problem with mine was that where the cable sheeth (pardon my inability to spell) enters the throttle housing the metal lip on the sheeth is sharp and rubs against the cable, and since the sheeth tends to pivot at this point when the handlebars are turned and/or the throttle twisted, the inner cable is eventually cut/frayed by this sharp edge. I cured this by carefully drilling the hole that the sheeth end fits into a little deeper. It's aluminum - be carefull you don't drill too much! This keeps the cable from pivoting. It's a simple fix. BUT, one day browsing in a cycle parts shop I came across a box of thick aluminum cable ends. One of them was an adapter that fits over the sheeth and into the afore-mentioned hole. I bought it, put it on, pinched it tight, and now if the inner cable rubs against anything, it rubs against this aluminum instead of the sharp steel edge. If I didn't explain that clearly, please ask me to clarify. -Mike (69 Ambo) -------------------- ===== M.Jones, student of philosophy and religion at Temple University, |
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