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1971 Honda CT70 Gray Cable Restoration
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This black throttle cable is
available from your local Honda dealer under part # 17910-098-673. You can
also get a gray repro for $14.95. This project is more less to show you
how to get them to all match! |
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From www.Ecklers.com
is a vinyl paint used for dying (painting) insides of car interiors. It is
recommended for plastic and hard rubber. The correct color for our Honda
trail cables is 1965 Silver, 12 3/4 oz. spray can. Part number A1938E. Cost
is $13.95. Thank you Gary! |
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I saw your tip on painting black cable with the grey vinyl paint. That inspired me to find a local source for paint to paint my new black throttle cable for my 72 HK1. I found some plasti-kote brand Vinyl Paint at Pep Boys Auto store that matched very well. It also dried in about an hour. The color is 421 Silver Smoke Metallic and the price is $4.99 a can. I just thought this could be an alternative for anyone wanting to paint their cables. Thanks, Gary in Arkansas |
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Mask off the chrome ends and wipe down the entire black area of the cable with some lacquer thinner. Put about three light coats of vinyl die on the cables until it's gray in color. This works especially well for the 1971 CT70H black clutch cable that is the only one available. |
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This is the finished product ready to install. |
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We let dry for only about an hour before re-assembly and had no problem with the paint coming off. This new cable increased the horsepower by 30%. The old cable was gray and original, but ugly. The new cable is nice and tight and feels like new again. This throttle cable is the same for Honda mini Trail 50 as Ct70. For a brand new gray reproduction cable go to: |
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I tried your tech tip for cables with Eckler's vinyl interior paint. They turned out GREAT!! It is appreciated when someone shares their experience and expertise with others. My CT70HKO resto is really taking shape. Keep the good tips coming!! Thanks, Scott - York PA |
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