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Those cables were driving me crazy! - Ghis_imp - 05-16-2015

I don't know about you but I wasn't impressed with the way Honda routed the electrical wires on the CB1100. The clutch, brake, and throttle hang there has they should, but what is up with the electrical wires zip tied to the handle bars?
The electrical cables are not even following the handle bar curves as many other brands do. They come straight out in the open and get tied up to the bar as an after thought. I had to fix this, and this is how.

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I saw these cable ties on a buddy's Triumph Speedmaster, and I knew this would work for my bike, so I ordered 4 of them from the local Triumph dealer.

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The Triumph brand is hidden when the ties are closed.

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Here is the part number.

I tied up the electrical cables to the other cables (clutch & brake) with two ties on each side.

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Much better looking, and I'm much happier! Now you can put those terrible reusable Honda zip ties under the seat for emergencies like loosing a bolt on your license plate maybe.

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy. - Redbird_imp - 05-16-2015

Looks Good Ghis!

Ken

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - redbirds_imp - 05-16-2015

Nicely done and a very clean look.

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - metallyguitarded_imp - 05-16-2015

Excellent post! I like that a lot. Placing my order. (Although, I'll have to find a trained mechanic to do the install.)

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - CB4ME_imp - 05-16-2015

(05-16-2015, 08:26 AM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote: Excellent post! I like that a lot. Placing my order. (Although, I'll have to find a trained mechanic to do the install.)

Same here!

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - the Ferret - 05-16-2015

Does look good I must say

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - JPX_imp - 05-16-2015

Very clean looking. The obsessive compulsive in me approves. Thumbs Up

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - Doug_imp - 05-16-2015

I never really paid any attention to that until now. Amazing all the little things everyone notices on their bikes.

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - Rick Froscheiser_imp - 05-16-2015

Very nice looking. Very good repot and pictures. Thanks for sharing with us.

RE: Those cables were driving me crazy! - Pauley - 05-16-2015

That kind of bugged me too, Ghis. You're a genius. Hopefully you're not charging royalties on your idea...... Wink