CB350 clutch cable free play

[Knoxes]

I've decided that the 2 custom cables that I bought were too short and too long. Somehow, over this build, I've bought 5 clutch cables. So rather than buying yet another custom length from MP, I'm going to make one myself. I've measured the free play on two of them and came to 5 1/4 - 3/8". This is from the end of the ferrule to the far end of the stop/nipple. 4into1 has a reference of 3.5". CMC has 6". I'm probably going with my measurements, knowing that they work, unless there's other info out there.

 

[66Sprint]

What are you doing with the overly long cable?..... I have need of a longer one to fit to a modified assembly (if it can work as I envision).....
Basically, I need a clutch or brake cable with about 5 foot outer jacket+ adjuster total length (or longer).......

Please PM or phone me if your "extra" is anywhere close.......

 

[LongDistanceRider]

Parts are available from Flanders and Venhill
http://www.flandersco.com/FlanCableSearch.html
https://www.venhillusa.com/

 

[Knoxes]

Closing loops. I went with 5 1/4" and it works perfectly.

 

[toomanybikes]

Closing loops. I went with 5 1/4" and it works perfectly.

so, with 5 1/4" free play, what overall length did you go with?

For reference, mine is a '73 CB350 with standard/original bars. It still has all original cables and most of the housings are damaged.

Thanks