Hook up throttle to bicycle cable

[homeown]

Ok thanks to doc sprocket, he gave me a good idea for gas throttle. And pretty sure he explain to me how to do it, but I am kinda lost.

So anyways, I went out and got a throttle cable used for lawn mower and tried to hook it up to the gas*so my hand could control the speed.
But it snapped, so I pm doc sprocket. And he said try a brake cable * sounds like a good idea* since they are more flexable, So I have one and been looking at ways to hook it to my throttle on my 6.5hp honda clone. Any ideas or sites with a picture of steps would be great.

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[homeown]

That there is my idea were I should have it, any other idea let me know, I would have better idea, but my welder is taken apart plus garage need a overhaul, so welding is out of question for a few months, haha

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[OzFab]

It's rather simple really; you feed the outer cable under the retaining bracket & the inner through the retaining pin; see the attached pic for more detail...

 

[homeown]

So just need a small enough bolt with a hole in it, and tighten it down, thanks

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[mckutzy]

How about a pic of your motor, making sure you have all the pieces there.

 

[homeown]

Here the picture

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[ML-TOYS]

Mind if i ask why you want to use a hand control for throttle

 

[homeown]

Well, I do not have a welder at the moment, so this was the easy way out, till I get my garage fixed up

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[OzFab]

So just need a small enough bolt with a hole in it, and tighten it down, thanks

Correct. A bicycle brake cable retainer bolt with an extra washer should do the trick

 

[homeown]

So I would probably only find this bolt at a bicycle shop

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[Scout]

Maybe a hardware store, I've found some good stuff just poking around.

 

[homeown]

Just went to a local bike stop picked up the *so called retainer bolt* that they call in canada the cable bike bolt.

And a used brake lever, one question I should probably install the bolt from underneath, since it will be to long from the top?

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[mckutzy]

However it fits, might have to remove a bit or remove entirety the air box to fit (not exactly a bad thing as a new filter setup helps for better performance).

I would tin the end of the cable before you clamp it down. Clean off the oil/grease with alcohol, flux well, solder about 1".

 

[OzFab]

Mounting it from underneath is easiest (believe it or not); don't forget the extra washers, the metal of the throttle plate is much thinner than that of a bicycle brake caliper...

 

[homeown]

However it fits, might have to remove a bit or remove entirety the air box to fit (not exactly a bad thing as a new filter setup helps for better performance).

I would tin the end of the cable before you clamp it down. Clean off the oil/grease with alcohol, flux well, solder about 1".

You mean solder a inch of the extra cable after poking in though the bolt?

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[OzFab]

Once you trim it, yes

 

[mckutzy]

Yes, I actually do this before I put it on the bike. It is easier to work with, and I use a small torch, so flame and gasoline is probably not a good idea.

 

[homeown]

Yeah I will do it before

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