Author Topic: Himalayan new handlebar too high! Clutch/brake/throttle cable too short!  (Read 1992 times)

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Hello friends!

I just bought a ProTaper Evo Adventure High handlebar because it's thicker (28mm vs. original 22mm) and the riding position is better (see attached photo 1).

However after installing it I realized that these 3 cables are too short for my new handlebar:

(1) Clutch cable (left)
(2) Brake cable (right)
(3) Throttle cable (right)

Do you know where can I get longer alternatives?

I've read somewhere that the clutch cable for the Bullet 350 is 2" longer and fits well, but no idea about the other two.

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Furthermore during this process I've had to disassemble the plastic box where the throttle cable is located (with the on/off & start buttons), and now I have this C-shaped standalone plastic piece (see attached photo 2) which I can't figure out where to put. Does anyone knows how to put it back?

Thanks a lot!!!


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Those are way high, you may have a real problem getting longer cables. Seems the 1" risers blocks that people install work well but you have added a lot more than 1". Good luck!
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Hello friends!

I just bought a ProTaper Evo Adventure High handlebar because it's thicker (28mm vs. original 22mm) and the riding position is better (see attached photo 1).

However after installing it I realized that these 3 cables are too short for my new handlebar:

Thanks a lot!!!

         Maybe a call to SUDCO might help you?

          Where are you BTW?

          I know how that piece goes (had mine apart a couple times), but I'd have to be there to do it. No use saying it in words. Good luck.
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Hey guys!

Thanks a lot for your replies :)

That piece actually goes to the handlebar's left-side box, it's a support for the choke lever. I was trying to fit it on the handlebar's right-side box (here the "start" is located), silly mistake from my side!

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About the brake hose I could make a new one at an hydraulics workshop.

But I'm still missing longer throttle & clutch cables, this is becoming a real pain cos I'm stuck in Santiago, Chile in the middle of my world tour.

If I could figure out a model that fits the Himalayan from some other famous brand, it'd be great.

I'll keep searching, any suggestions will be welcome!
« Last Edit: February 21, 2020, 06:07:53 pm by yarumo »


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These guys make to order: www.venhill.co.uk

Also: https://www.cable-tec.co.uk/applications/throttle-cables/

They may be able to point you to someone near you or Express overseas deliver?  Good luck.


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Barnett will make custom cables and Galfer USA will make custom brake lines.