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by Stig » Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:17 pm
I have a spare set of R1 cables. The innerspring are a bit frayed but that can be rebuilt with stainless wire. I can measure them for you if reqd
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1200si
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by 1200si » Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:48 pm
Thanks for the offer Stig, I found a thread with a Thunderace owner who measured his stock cables at 610mm.
So as long as the R1 cables are the same or longer, and the ends are correct shape/orientation then they should do the job?
Or am I way off the mark. Does the length matter?
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by Stig » Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:09 pm
Doesn't matter too much if they're over long as cables can be routed to use up the spare
I'll measure later for you and you can have them for post if any use
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Teego
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by Teego » Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:56 pm
There was a thread here years ago from someone who made his own cables. I think it was Wakwak
Keep on keepin' on.
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by Stig » Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:58 pm
It was nuggitt
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by nugget » Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:02 am
I'll dig it out for 1200si when I'm in that direction.
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by nugget » Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:31 am
Here you are 1200si.
http://www.exup1000.co.uk/tech_info_are ... cables.htm
Now you know your cable length just carry on with these simple instructions and Bob's your Uncle. Cheap as chips to make.
I buy my nipples
from here. I usually buy half a dozen and keep some spare, if ever you need to replace one.
NIPPLES
They were only 70p when I started doing my own cables years ago. Cost a chuffing quid now.
Blame it on the Brexit.
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by 1200si » Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:18 am
Brilliant, thank you guys!
It's not often you get to talk about nipples without snigering, and this time was no exception. LOL.
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by 1200si » Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:49 am
Just before I buy all the missing parts I need.
I'll need to check the servo works.
The bikes in bits at the moment, but once the is battery connected, and the ignition switch is turned on, should I see and hear the servo move.
This is the first bike iv'e had with the exup valve on, so learning as I go
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by Stig » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:43 pm
No. turn servo fully by hand in either direction. Then turn on ignition. Pulley should self centre. Then do same in other direction. If it works both ways you're all good
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by 1200si » Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:57 pm
Thanks, I'll post pic once it's all back together and working
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by Stig » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:37 pm
Do you still want these R1 cables?
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by banner001 » Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:53 am
This is the company i use when i need new cables making up, or amendments making to existing ones...
https://www.yell.com/biz/j-j-cables-ltd ... k-2678874/
quality cables, all properly silver soldered, never had an issue with them before
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by nugget » Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:58 am
What at their prices like? I can't seem to find any.
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