[MotoChief]

I really want to get rid of the cables for the brake line and throttle. Well, not get rid of but cut down/re-route so that it looks more like this:




Instead of this:





So, can we get the brake line cut down so we can route it along the bars and how hard is it to shorten the throttle cable?

 

[silverluxe]

You can have any length of brake line made at several makers.

For instance:
https://spieglerusa.com/brakes/brake-lines-accessories-tools/custom-brake-lines.html

The trick is to make sure you have enough slack in there so when the handlebar it turned full lock to the right that it's not stretched too tight. I'm not sure of who makes custom length control cables for the throttle, but it can be done. I've made them myself for a cafe bike I built. It required making the barrels out of lead and tin solder and a lot of work with a dremel tool, but it's doable. I made custom length throttle, clutch, and front brake cables with that method.

 

[JWA]

I plan to do the same, or at least investigate. I bet that you can reroute the existing cables.

 

[outofthebox]

There is a safety issue to this mod, though visually the situation improves a lot. It also doesn't improve any functional aspect.
IMO, deserves a rethink on losses vs gains of doing this mod.

 

[PeteI]

I rather like the look of them sticking up like a 60s to 70s bike. I believe it gives it character and a definite dual purpose feel. Also, it stands out as different from any other current road bike. I believe Ducati did it on purpose to give it a throwback vibe. No?

 

[silverluxe]

The only cable on my bike that annoys me is the seat release cable. For some reason it's about 3" too long and sticks out from under the seat.

 

[PeteI]

The only cable on my bike that annoys me is the seat release cable. For some reason it's about 3" too long and sticks out from under the seat.

anyway to "clip" it?>

 

[Jerry Winder]

Speak to a customs shop. There are plenty of custom bikes that are made with no cables at all showing at the front end, I believe they route them into the bars. It looks really tidy but I like the cables as they are, it reminds me of the bikes I had a youth because I'm an old git!


Jerry

 

[Nick the Greek]

Speak to a customs shop. There are plenty of custom bikes that are made with no cables at all showing at the front end, I believe they route them into the bars. It looks really tidy but I like the cables as they are, it reminds me of the bikes I had a youth because I'm an old git!


Jerry

You and me both!

 

[scrambledchef]

Motion Pro makes custom cables. May want to look into them