An obvious throttle cable question that nobody's asking!!!

[Tristan]

Alright, so here we go:

I need to shorten the length of my throttle cable. I understand soldering on the new barrel and cutting cables and housing to length, but what about the cable end that attaches to the throttle control side. I see that the elbow unscrews from the cap at the end, but how do I remove that cap and reuse it? It's definitely crimped on, so its next to impossible to remove it without mangling it....or so I think. Anyone have any clue how to tackle this, or where I can get a replacement cap?

Here's what Im talking about:

 

[Racer X]

I am not sure what you are doing. But I have had to make custom throttle cables.

Do not underestimate how complex this is. Or how having a throttle cable stick or break at the wrong time can kill you.
This is a web page that has all sorts of parts. Maybe you can find what you need,


http://www.flanderscables.com/

 

[Tristan]

Haha oh no I'm definitely not underestimating the compexity of the project. This bike is just full of so many micro projects, its a little overwhelming now that Im done with the simpler things and down to the punch list. And yes, I have seen that site, but quite frankly Im a little hesitant about doing business with them considering how primitive website is, hell they dont even have a cart feature. Have you done business with Flanders?

 

[VonYinzer]

Call MotionPro and tell them what ya need. Should run ya about $35, but it WILL be %100 right and you want need to worry. Cheap insurance if you arent sure that you can do it right yourself.

 

[Tristan]

Thanks Von, that's not a bad price considering I'll pay $20 for a set that I'll have to modify anyway. Time to get this ball rollin!