Throttle cable

Lessaint · 25-09-2020, 06:05 AM

Hi,
i am fitting a set of Fat bar Contour handle bars (CR High in Gold), dont panic the anoraks out there it is reversible and all the original parts will be kept for a future owner to take her back to OEM if required.

i have sourced extra long clutch and brake hoses (Hel) and the 2 handle bar switch cables are being extended.

The throttle cable is the only component left to extend, do any of the forum members know of a throttle cable from another model that is longer than the S4rs

Albie · 25-09-2020, 07:02 AM

Try Venhill. They make custom cables as well as youf lengths and also grey.

slob · 25-09-2020, 09:27 AM

^^^yup, check their website, dig past the homepage and you’ll find cable making kits.

25-09-2020, 06:31 PM

Yep Venhill are great, order online and they arrive in a couple of days. (Ordering online has a faster turnaround time than ordering over the phone)

Lessaint · 27-09-2020, 04:10 PM

The gold fatbars are fitted and functioning correctly, just waiting for 2 x M10 x 1mm stainless steel banjo bolts, with the bleed nipples.

get the brakes bled then headlight & fairing and ready to go.

Darren69 · 27-09-2020, 04:30 PM

They're wide aren't they? Look good though, I can see why you needed to extend the wires and stuff, they're not obviously that much higher but look much wider. Colour is a good match with the gold forks too.

Luddite · 27-09-2020, 04:59 PM

Nice job

Is that still the original throttle cable or have you sorted a longer one already?

Lessaint · 27-09-2020, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren69

They're wide aren't they? Look good though, I can see why you needed to extend the wires and stuff, they're not obviously that much higher but look much wider. Colour is a good match with the gold forks too.

The 2 handle bar switch cables were extended and a new set of longer brake and clutch braided hoses (Hel).

The throttle cable is OEM the only component not changed, the OEM hoses bars will stay with the bike.

Lessaint · 27-09-2020, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

Nice job

Is that still the original throttle cable or have you sorted a longer one already?

I got away with the standard cable, I'm glad about that, as it looks like a tank and air box removal job to me.

Lessaint · 27-09-2020, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren69

They're wide aren't they? Look good though, I can see why you needed to extend the wires and stuff, they're not obviously that much higher but look much wider. Colour is a good match with the gold forks too.

Darren slightly wider than the Mugura OEM bars, but a better position slightly swept further back and slightly higher, I am short & fat so the different dimensions make for a more comfortable ride

Darren69 · 27-09-2020, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lessaint

I got away with the standard cable, I'm glad about that, as it looks like a tank and air box removal job to me.

Potentially, yes if it were a dealer job, however I think you can get away with taping one end to the other and pulling it through the route of the original one, if you are careful. They are a tight fit though but so long as you have enough slack for lock to lock without pulling it, then it probably is ok.

Darren69 · 27-09-2020, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lessaint

Darren slightly wider than the Mugura OEM bars, but a better position slightly swept further back and slightly higher, I am short & fat so the different dimensions make for a more comfortable ride

Whatever works best for you ergonomically, is the best solution. Personally I find the steering on those Monsters to be quite sensitive and the front can get quite light under power so I prefer them narrower and lower to keep the weight over the front So something like ACE bars or Raask Jota bars would work well for me especially with rear sets if I had an S4R style top clamp. The S4 doesn't offer many options, but clip ons with a decent riser work quite well.

The wide bars wouldn't be practical for me anyway as I have a narrow passageway to navigate and I had a nightmare when I borrowed my mates 955i Tiger for a few weeks to get through such a narrow gap with the wide bars, not helped by the sky high seat and tippy toes.

Lessaint · 28-09-2020, 05:54 AM

The lads who carried out the electrical switch works very tidy works, their unit seem to be full of classic rally cars when i visited, plus a mint Mk1 Escort looked like a Mexico

Lessaint · 30-09-2020, 06:10 PM

Just the front brakes to bleed

Darren69 · 30-09-2020, 06:21 PM

The brake reservoir looks a little low to me, compared to the clutch one. I thought it should be higher than that as it relies on gravity.

25-09-2020, 06:05 AM	#1
Lessaint Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Ollerton Bike: S4Rs Posts: 61	Throttle cable Hi, i am fitting a set of Fat bar Contour handle bars (CR High in Gold), dont panic the anoraks out there it is reversible and all the original parts will be kept for a future owner to take her back to OEM if required. i have sourced extra long clutch and brake hoses (Hel) and the 2 handle bar switch cables are being extended. The throttle cable is the only component left to extend, do any of the forum members know of a throttle cable from another model that is longer than the S4rs Last edited by Lessaint; 25-09-2020 at 06:09 AM..

25-09-2020, 07:02 AM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Try Venhill. They make custom cables as well as youf lengths and also grey. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

27-09-2020, 04:30 PM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	They're wide aren't they? Look good though, I can see why you needed to extend the wires and stuff, they're not obviously that much higher but look much wider. Colour is a good match with the gold forks too. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

30-09-2020, 06:21 PM	#15
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	The brake reservoir looks a little low to me, compared to the clutch one. I thought it should be higher than that as it relies on gravity. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

25-09-2020, 09:27 AM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	^^^yup, check their website, dig past the homepage and you’ll find cable making kits.

25-09-2020, 06:31 PM	#4
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	Yep Venhill are great, order online and they arrive in a couple of days. (Ordering online has a faster turnaround time than ordering over the phone)

27-09-2020, 04:10 PM	#5
Lessaint Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Ollerton Bike: S4Rs Posts: 61	The gold fatbars are fitted and functioning correctly, just waiting for 2 x M10 x 1mm stainless steel banjo bolts, with the bleed nipples. get the brakes bled then headlight & fairing and ready to go.

27-09-2020, 04:59 PM	#7
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Nice job Is that still the original throttle cable or have you sorted a longer one already?

28-09-2020, 05:54 AM	#13
Lessaint Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Ollerton Bike: S4Rs Posts: 61	The lads who carried out the electrical switch works very tidy works, their unit seem to be full of classic rally cars when i visited, plus a mint Mk1 Escort looked like a Mexico

30-09-2020, 06:10 PM	#14
Lessaint Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Ollerton Bike: S4Rs Posts: 61	Just the front brakes to bleed