1981 front drum brake cable

[Blu]

So I ordered a cable off eBay and the seller had the wrong info on the listing. They are currently trying to find the right cable but have only found one for $107.99. Have you guys ran into this? Is there a cable off another bike that has the correct size threads and the correct length?

 

[xschris]

Search by part number.

 

[Blu]

Happen to know the part number?

 

[xschris]

Try this, as there much more of these around. They are a bit longer than stock (few inches) but should fit. There was a guy on ebay a few yrs ago selling these for $8 shipped for N.O.S but they are long gone now. Ask for measurements before you buy just to make sure. 3F8-26341-00-00 this is the 80-82 oem part number.

 

[Blu]

Awesome, thanks!

 

[Blu]

That one in the link above is what I ordered, they do not work but I'll do some more hunting with that part number.

 

[xschris]

That's the part number that should work. They need to remove that ad if it is the wrong part.

 

[Blu]

Agreed, already spoke to them about just that....

 

[kshansen]

I would strongly suggest anyone needing clutch or brake cables to contact these people:

http://www.venhillusa.com/

I was looking for a new or even used front brake cable for the bike in the picture to the left as the one on the bike was way too short.

Gave them either a call or email, forget right now, and for the brake cable they recommended their clutch cable kit.

http://www.venhillusa.com/venhill-universal-motorcycle-clutch-cable-kit.html

With a little soldering of the one end after determining the best length I was good to go, or should I say stop!

Shipping was very fast, seems like only took two days from the time I ordered till I had it on the bike. Now if I could only get that bike to start reliably I'd be happy! But that's for another thread.

 

[Blu]

I saw your previous post on it and was just talking with my pop about it. Gonna go this route I think. Thanks for the link!

 

[Tate]

I couldn't for the life of me find a front brake cable for my 79 xs 400 (drum). Motion Pro (out of California), was able to custom build one for me. I sent them the original and they replicated it. $50 u.s. They also do all other cables.

 

[Petew]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Brake...ash=item4658083fa3:g:ep0AAOSwnbZYFwj0&vxp=mtr Try this, as there much more of these around. They are a bit longer than stock (few inches) but should fit. There was a guy on ebay a few yrs ago selling these for $8 shipped for N.O.S but they are long gone now. Ask for measurements before you buy just to make sure. 3F8-26341-00-00 this is the 80-82 oem part number.

Hey Chris, I notice that this cable has a different end at the brake hub end. Will this be usable with an '80 400G that uses a ball and shank end?

 

[xschris]

Edit. I didn't look at the end. Should be this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-YA...028045&hash=item2f0897f05d:g:mBYAAOSwn8VZgzdV


They should work but ask the seller for the length.

 

[Petew]

Yes, maybe more of a mushroom shape. The end of both of my 80's cables look like this, not the typical cable end. The regular barrel doesn't fit.

 

[xschris]

Check my earlier post. I have a cable that was listed for a xt and 78 xs400 bike but it has a different end than the ones now listed on ebay. Not sure if it was a misprint but that was also a few years ago and was aftermarket.
As for OEM 80-82 cables I can't find any new ones at this time. Thank god I have a few used spares on hand if I need them. There maybe other aftermarket company's that have them or can make them.

 

[Petew]

Thanks Chris, after doing a little guess work, and noticing many shared parts with the 70's RD series bikes, I believe I have another alternative too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/201612335023 It appears to have the same ends and I have asked the vendor to get me the length.If these are correct it offers a price efficient alternative as he has more. I will stock up. If these don't work we will continue the search. After all, isn't the hunt part of the fun? Thanks again!

 

[xschris]

My guess is the length is shorter.

 

[pwweston]

My guess is the length is shorter.

That would be okay too, my bars are quite a bit lower.