MOTORCYCLE CONTROL CABLE
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Use PVC pipe to space the throttle away from the brake perch. DIRT RIDER #86 Jan 1990 pg. 24
Quick method for lubricating a cable that will flush out the cable housing as well. DIRT RIDER #91 Jun 1990 pg. 31
Temporary repair for a broken barrel on a clutch or brake cable. DIRT RIDER #95 Oct 1990 pg. 95
Modify your clutch control to move the lever closer to the handlebar. DIRT RIDER #95 Oct 1990 pg. 95
Modified cable adjuster allows more clutch lever adjustment. DIRT RIDER #96 Nov 1990 pg. 25
Technique to force solvents through clutch and throttle cables to clean out buildup. DIRT RIDER #127 Jun 1993 pg. 110
Changing the fulcrum point on a motorcycle lever by drilling a second hole will make the clutch easier to pull. DIRT RIDER #135 Feb 1994 pg. 31
Tip on mounting a plastic drawer handle to a front number plate for use as a brake cable guide. DIRT RIDER #135 Feb 1994 pg. 31
Tip on lubricating the twist throttle using dry graphite powder. DIRT RIDER #138 May 1994 pg. 122
Tip on modifying lever perches so they can be adjusted and tightened by hand. DIRT RIDER #139 Jun 1994 pg. 118
Tip on safety wiring your throttle cable to the throttle housing. DIRT RIDER #140 Jul 1994 pg. 104
Tip to prevent sticking between the throttle grip and throttle housing. DIRT RIDER #143 Oct 1994 pg. 35
How to make your pull controls work better. DIRT RIDER #151 Jun 1995 pg. 28
Tip on changing the clutch lever pivot point to make it easier to operate. DIRT RIDER #165 Aug 1996 pg. 128
Tip on using zip-ties to secure a cable or wiring harness a distance away from a frame tube or other solid object. MOTORCYCLIST #1120 Aug 1990 pg. 86
Tip on lubricating the inside of a control cable using a turkey baster. MOTORCYCLIST #1194 Oct 1996 pg. 72
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