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Apr 19, 2011 | 07:37 PM

stic2it

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Clear shrink wrap?

I have a set of Magnum cables and I was told there was supposed to be a piece of clear heat shrink that was to be placed around areas that rub against the bike. Needless to say the clutch cable got pinched a bit and there is now a small hole in the clear plastic. Does anyone know where I can find a piece of heat shrink wrap that would cover this so it doesn't cause a problem later. I was told that I could have rust issues if water leaks into the cable, didn't know that these expensive cables were so fragile.

Any help would be wonderful!

Apr 19, 2011 | 07:43 PM

jupiter2

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Just a couple of questions - Is the hole just in the shrink wrap, or in the cable housing itself? Moisture won't be a problem until you breach the actual housing.
And, is this pinching a one-time deal, or will this be a continual problem, even after the replacement of the wrap?

I think if it is pinching, that is something to solve before replacing the wrap. Once you do - McMaster-Carr is the place for hardware. IMO

http://www.mcmaster.com/#heat-shrink-tubing/=by7utq

Apr 19, 2011 | 07:45 PM

kirk180

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Are you saying your Magnum clutch cable didn't come with the shrink wrap? Should have. Did you install them, or have someone else do it?

Apr 19, 2011 | 08:26 PM

davidc

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Mine had a piece of clear shrink wrap on the section above the adjuster... That I heated up to protect where it touched the bars...

Apr 19, 2011 | 09:12 PM

HemiOrange

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I have, on other projects, just slit a piece of clear tygon tube to fit over these sorts of areas.

Apr 20, 2011 | 07:55 PM