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Bridgestone Tech Talk => 175 & 200 Talk => Topic started by: edward on April 10, 2015, 10:04:46 PM

Title: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: edward on April 10, 2015, 10:04:46 PM
I just received my throttle cables from motion pro today and they look great. Please see the pictures for the details.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: slawsonb on April 10, 2015, 11:06:30 PM
Yep, I have had good success with their cables and tools. Glad you are happy with the cables. ;D
...bert
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: coxy on April 11, 2015, 01:40:30 AM
That looks fantastic i can get cables made locally for around$100 but only in black
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: jjwithers on April 18, 2015, 06:12:09 PM
Thanks for posting this.  I've used Motion Pro in the past with success.  I didn't think of using them for my Bridgestone rebuild but after looking at your photos, I'll do it.
Did you have the speedometer cable and brake cables rebuilt too?  All my cables are nasty. 
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: BigAl8295 on April 21, 2015, 07:38:16 AM
I also had great service from Motion Pro. 

Sent them the old throttle cable and they duplicated it perfectly.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: IrishWheelee on May 01, 2015, 10:31:08 AM
Hi

Cannot get cables anywhere, Could you let know the invoice no for your cables and I could ask them to do a copy per your specs? What do you think. It is possible that a number of people may need this cable and it could be worthwhile making a few, if the price is right I would buy a number as I know as least 2 people who need them.

Pat
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: ziggy stardust on May 01, 2015, 12:34:47 PM
I've used this company to copy cables. :)

http://www.venhill.co.uk/ (http://www.venhill.co.uk/)

Z
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: IrishWheelee on May 02, 2015, 08:20:40 AM
Hi Ziggy

Thanks Ziggy, can you tell me about them. I have a few questions, hope you don't mind

1.Were you able to get Grey Cables?
2.Did they need to use parts from your old cables ? (the reason I ask , I have only one carb cable, one throttle cable, one oil pump cable and the no junction box)
3.Were they modern cables with the nylon insert?

4.Most important of all, did they work well?

Pat
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: ziggy stardust on May 02, 2015, 12:46:44 PM
Hey Pat, this company has been going for years, they always have a stall at Stafford for the classic bike shows.

I had two cables copied for my GTR, they were black as standard all new parts and were perfect and work well.

I can't remember if they had nylon inserts or not.

I do remember seeing junction tubes on their stall, give them a ring they are very helpful, I'm sure they will sort you out.

Z

P.S. I've just had a quick look on the site and they do three different shades of grey.

Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: edward on May 04, 2015, 11:09:03 AM
 no those came from Richard. The throttle cables were the only ones out of stock.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: edward on May 04, 2015, 11:10:09 AM
The invoice number is on the picture. I have not considered re-distributing maybe Richard would want some in his stock though.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: dcr on September 26, 2017, 09:15:36 AM
I emailed Motion Pro about getting a 175DT throttle cable made. Here is the reply I got:

Thank you for contacting Motion Pro, Inc. for your cable needs.
Unfortunately we won’t be able to assist with your request.

While we do operate a custom cable shop, we are only building +/- versions of cables we currently have designs of.
We have never produced a line of replacement cables for your application, nor do we have information documented on your stock cables.

The sample based custom cable part of our program is under review at this time. 
If you still need assistance, please check back with us within 4-6 weeks to see if we are able to offer more help with your project.

We appreciate your understanding.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: moonpup on September 26, 2017, 09:28:18 AM
Dan,

I'd email them a copy of the above picture with the invoice # and ask them... "What's up?"
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: dcr on September 26, 2017, 10:22:20 AM
I did, and in a very nice way. I'm not 100% sure but it appears as if they put the brakes on the sample based custom cable division. Also known as "we aren't doing custom cable reproductions right now".
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: bsracer on September 26, 2017, 11:23:49 AM
I think Barnett (clutch) makes custom cables. Not sure if then have grey though.


paul
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: dcr on September 26, 2017, 12:32:36 PM
They just responded to my follow up email and clearly stated they have suspended doing custom builds. They are currently reviewing for new pricing and policy and may offer that service again in the coming months. I am welcome to check back with them in a month or so and they appreciate my persistence.

Thanks Paul - Ill check them out.

Dan
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: hardy on September 27, 2017, 06:23:22 AM
That is disappointing as they were in my list of sources for parts for my wife's BS175HS HS. Keep us in the loop, as I will need two for this project!
 :-\
Hardy
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: dcr on September 27, 2017, 09:51:13 AM
I think Barnett (clutch) makes custom cables. Not sure if then have grey though.


paul

They only make black and stainless braid.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: moonpup on September 27, 2017, 09:59:47 AM

They only make black and stainless braid.


Problem solved...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rust-Oleum-Fabric-and-Vinyl/46891766?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227035870325&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=68105263249&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-153278613169&wl5=9028155&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla_with_promotion&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=46891766&wl13=&veh=sem
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: dcr on September 27, 2017, 03:04:37 PM
Mike - you never fail to make me laugh. Glad your sense of humor survived the hurricane even if your pet armadillo didn't.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: moonpup on September 27, 2017, 03:08:44 PM
R.I.P  "Andy" dillo  !
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: RayK on September 27, 2017, 04:00:29 PM
Mike
I have used vinyl spray paint on a couple of my discoloured cables and they look good. You can also use the paint on seat logos.
Cheers
RayK
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: hardy on October 08, 2017, 01:38:57 AM
I guess if someone were to have some produced, they would sell like hot cakes!
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: Jeff Bar on October 08, 2017, 10:28:21 AM
The guys that past reproduced cables, are not making any more due to lack of sales
after they spend their money stocking up.  Example, I know they till have the 350 Clutch
cables that everyone seemed to want, now they still have lots of them that nobody buys. :-[

I think they will leave throttle cable project to others,  if anyone wants to step up and have them
made, I will take one.

Jeff Bar
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: OldSwartout on October 08, 2017, 10:47:30 AM
That is disappointing as they were in my list of sources for parts for my wife's BS175HS HS. Keep us in the loop, as I will need two for this project!
 :-\
Hardy

I purchased one from Richard a couple of years ago. You might check and see if he still has any.
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: hardy on October 12, 2017, 07:15:53 AM
Unfortunately, RC has sold out.....
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: dcr on August 13, 2018, 11:24:05 AM
UPDATE

I sent another follow up email on Friday and they responded with "we are back to making custom cables". They quoted me a price of between $135 and 185 which includes me sending them the original one that I have.

DaN
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: Bridgestone Man on August 13, 2018, 12:49:31 PM
Kind of makes the ones Richard has for 85$ sound cheap.

Sam Keys
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: dcr on August 13, 2018, 03:01:29 PM
Richard has original 175 throttle cables for $85 ?? I was not aware. Are they reproductions or NOS parts?
Title: Re: New DT 175 cc throttle cables from Motion Pro
Post by: hardy on August 14, 2018, 06:10:20 AM
I was under the impression he’d sold out?