 bars with no cables or wires
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I have been seeing bikes that look as if they have no throttle, the grips on both sides look the same. i know some guys hide the wires in their bars, but can the throttle cables also be in the bars also, it seems it would cause a binding of the cable? 
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My '57 Panhead came with internal throttle ad spark advance cables. You can get the bits from antique cycle supply. The grip has an internal thread that engages a stud attached to an internal slide that sticks through a slot in the bar. Twisting the grip screws the slide in and out, pushing and pulling the control cable. http://www.antiquecyclesupply.com/As long as you keep it lubricated, the system works quite well.
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Hiding wires is one thing , but re - engineering the present throttle mechanism would take a team of MIT engineers and serious cash . Let it go , just twist the thing like it is .  
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Check Pants
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I saw a bike like that a few days ago. Looks clean. The cables come out the botom of the top yoke. It really is a clean look but its expensive. Heres a link I found... $$$$$$$$$
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I have been considering internals myself. It is a very clean look.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Found this when looking for braided brake lines and thought it wouldn't be too hard or expensive. Mind you, I like the look of some nice braided lines 
Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
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3/4 Throttle
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Who's that English custom builder now in the 'states, he has a Tv show where he challenges someone to build a bike and if it get his approval, they keep it? Anyway, he is renowned for that style of bike - no cables etc exposed.
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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3/4 Throttle
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I reckon it's Exile..... http://www.bikerlink.com/Custom_Builders/Bike_Builders_Index.htmlHave a look at 'HOTROD' It has abutton for a parking brake to allow hill starts !
Last edited by Brummie; 01/28/2008 9:20 PM.
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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Check Pants
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Who's that English custom builder now in the 'states, he has a Tv show where he challenges someone to build a bike and if it get his approval, they keep it? Anyway, he is renowned for that style of bike - no cables etc exposed.
The shop is Exile
The builder is owner of Exile Cycles, Russell Mitchell
Exile Cycles
I dont think the show is on the air anymore. Russell stopped doing it and the last few episodes kinda susked.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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I thought it was pretty cool , he would let you build a bike and if you could do a burn out with it you got to keep it. I remember 1 guy did a kick only bike I didn't think he was gonna make it.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Who's that English custom builder now in the 'states, he has a Tv show where he challenges someone to build a bike and if it get his approval, they keep it? Anyway, he is renowned for that style of bike - no cables etc exposed.
The shop is Exile
The builder is owner of Exile Cycles, Russell Mitchell
Exile Cycles
I dont think the show is on the air anymore. Russell stopped doing it and the last few episodes kinda susked.
Once Russell was out Build or Bust just imploded. But never fear, I saw a preview for "Rock of Love 2" next week and he's going to be on there as the bimbos try and build a bike. Hopefully they'll mention whether or not Build or Bust will be back (there's nothing on the web site).
P.S. HEY! Maybe Exile will chime in here and let us know what's going on. 
Last edited by FriarJohn; 01/29/2008 5:34 PM.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I saw a bike like that a few days ago. Looks clean. The cables come out the botom of the top yoke.
It really is a clean look but its expensive. Heres a link I found... $$$$$$$$$
Cool! Now I just need to win the Lotto...
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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And that's less than a third the cost of those controls.
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