H2/B (high bar) cables

[PCarcary]

Hi
I managed to do a silly thing, discarding, and chopping old control cables when stripping down very rusty projects "I'll NEVER need these manky, rusty, seized old cables" I chuckled to myself

having since tried on my first restore to use aftermarket cables, I now realise the value I slung out.

none of the first set of aftermarket cables were a success, some downright dreadful, and no comeback from supply as I'd had them on the shelf too long while slowly rebuilding

I did later on get some made up by Venhill, that were lovely, by sending in very accurate measurements from the "wrong" cables to correct the length errors and so on, and including the bad aftermarket cables to refer to, and said they could cannibalise if needed for splitters etc.

so for the current project (another 1974 H2/B, USA Import, so high bars) I need another set of cables, Venhill didn't keep my measurements, and I also now don't have a bad set to send in as a base pattern to modify, and to be honest I don't really want to strip them out of the working bike, which took soo-oo-oo long to get running properly.

trawling the various auction and web resources show OEM (genuine OEM, not the "OEM" but not Kawasaki OEM !) cables to be thin on the ground


So here is where I'm asking for help

if i can get my hands on a genuine set of throttle and choke cables, as nasty and rusted as you like, (or pristine and lovely) these would be purely as a pattern from which to get a good set made - not to be butchered or cut in any way
I do have an OEM clutch cable - so that one is covered
I do also have an OEM speedo and an OEM tacho cable, new in bags - so also covered

I am going to get 3 x sets made for myself (3 projects sitting in the garage) - but would happily get more made if there is a genuine need


I could get a set made from accurate dimensions, but patterns would be best

fingers crossed some otherwise old and useless cables can be put to good use to make available an aftermarket set of cables that actually fit and work !

[Rickm]

I bought a throttle cable for my H2B from Z-Power a while back, similar to this one and it seems to work ok.
https://www.z-power.co.uk/h-series-5007 ... 975-chrome

[PCarcary]

Hi

is your B a high bar or more UK low bar ?

just thinking about the overall length (which was a part of my troubles with the first cables - though they were not from Z-power i have to add)

thanks

[Rickm]

Mine's a high bar US model.
I can measure the bars later if helpful?
If you get in touch with Z-Power they should be able to tell you whether it will fit.

[PCarcary]

Hi
I spoke to Phil over at Z-power
their cables are Japanese made, good quality, and have the correct chrome ends etc, a "proper" replica

I've ordered a throttle and choke set today and fingers crossed they are good (every thing else from them has always been first class, including their advice)

I shall update here

- definitely no point re inventing the wheel so to speak if a good part is already available

[PCarcary]

Hi All

well, I guess for many people this will come as no surprise, the throttle and choke (starter) cables from Z-power are a perfect fit, and look the part too !

the free play on all parts is good, allowing adjustment of free play equally on all choke plungers, and allowing mechanical sync of all slides and the oil pump quadrant.

currently awaiting the clutch cable to arrive to fit, though i have little doubt it will be the same


I did manage to find an undamaged throttle and choke original cable set in my box of bits, to go with an OEM clutch cable, the lengths all matched the z-power ones

all in all, definitely happy

Paul

[malc87]

Good info to know Paul that the Repro cables are good ones

[scouse]

Was the B released with low bars in Europe?

Gary T