Both front brake and clutch cables need replacing on my Ty 250 1975. I was thinking Venhill but I read somewhere that there might be some issue with the length of the clutch cable. Any comments or recommendations ?

 

Guy

TYTrials sells genuine front brake cables & Venhill clutch cables which is what I use & that would be my recommendation as the easiest thing to do

Normally I get my order in about a week & I'm a lot further away from the UK than you are

Everyone I know locally uses the Venhill universal cable kits and makes up their own. By doing it this way you can make EXACTLY what you want,for instance if you want to reroute a cable for a better run it might need to be longer or shorter than original. The kits have barrel adjuster in them so you can fit them wherever you like in the cable. On my AJS I have the adjuster  up under the petrol tank out of sight and easy to keep rain/water splashes away. The cables are easy to make up,some people use a solder pot,I still use a tiny blowtorch - works very for me.

The Universal Venhill might be a good idea for the clutch cable since I modified the frame ( motor raised  ) and also modified the clutch actuator. John, do you use the universal kit for the front brake too ? 

 

Guy

Yes Guy, I do. I also use the throttle cable kits,they work well for decompressor cables too. The kits have plenty of fittings in them,but I turn up brass ones on the lathe if there isn't quite the right type. I like to have cables well lubed and tidily fitted so they work well,these kits make that easy.

Speaking of lube, what do you use as a cable lubricant?

 

Guy

WD40, may not be everyone's choice, but I buy in 5ltr cans to use in my business... Works well for me.

John do you use the same cable for clutch and front brake ?

Guy

If you get the venhill  featherlight cables, they don't need lube

John do you use the same cable for clutch and front brake ?

Guy

Yep same kit,all lubed with WD40 - don't believe in non lube.