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Title: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: Rolfbulmer on March 22, 2026, 07:35:09 AM

Hi,
I have fitted drop handlebars to my 1977 550F, so now the stock throttle cables are too long.
Does anyone know where I can get a pair slightly shorter please.
Ideally I would like;
Pull cable - outer sleeve length, 75cm, and cable length, 85cm
Push cable - outer sleeve length, 73cm and cable length, 83cm
Thankyou.

Title: Re: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: Johnwebley on March 22, 2026, 08:41:44 AM

Have a look at Wemoto

I think they do the separate bits to make any cable




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Title: Re: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: K2-K6 on March 22, 2026, 09:49:02 AM

This company will make bespoke cables https://www.venhill.co.uk/ to spec.

Title: Re: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: Laverda Dave on March 22, 2026, 11:32:56 AM

Bertram Bike Bits (Google them as I don't have their details to hand) will make bespoke cables for you if you give him the dimensions. He will alter a new standard cable to suit, he will supply the cables.
He did the clutch cable for the TL125s I restored last year and it was a perfect fit and I had it within a week of ordering.
Very helpful chap, recommend 👍.

Title: Re: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: K2-K6 on March 22, 2026, 12:08:34 PM

Seems an interesting supplier Dave https://www.bertrumsbikebits.co.uk/ I've not seen that one.

Title: Re: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 22, 2026, 01:05:08 PM

My 500 handle bars came from Bertrum's Bits, they have some good products on eBay.

Title: Re: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: Nashfly on March 23, 2026, 07:07:09 PM

I've used JJ Cables to manufacture  cables from a drawing or shorten cables, as well as buying cable components from them

https://www.facebook.com/jjcables/

Title: Re: Shorter throttle cables (push and pull) for 550F with drop handlebars
Post by: Rolfbulmer on March 31, 2026, 10:02:37 AM

Thanks everyone for your replies. I will look at all the possible options and take it from there. Thanks again.