1st gen upgrade battery cable sets ..... maybe

[Snaggletooth]

I've seen a few posts lately with questions about what is available for battery cable upgrades. We have had some members here in the past that were able to build these sets for us but it looks like they are no longer involved with that project. If I'm wrong give me a shout. I don't want to step in on anyones sales.

 

But it got me to make contact with a provider I have dealt with and looking into having him make 4 ga cable sets fitted to the 1st gen Venture. I'm waiting to hear back from him and making arrangments to send him a set of cables as a template if he wants to do this.

 

At this point I can not give any idea of the cost until he agrees and receives the set being sent to him.

 

So if you're not in a huge rush to get the cables give me a few days and I'll post here with any new information as it comes along.

 

Hopefully this might turn into a steady, reliable and affordable source if it works out.

 

I'll try to keep this updated as things happen or don't. It's only in the idea stage at this point.

 

If you have any interest in a upgrade set post here and I can keep track of how many might be needed.

 

Mike

 

Interested Members:

 

Bill W.

Squidley

bendtdj

gwashorn

adventure 08

Jayceesfolly

wstuard

tommyp61

Dizzle223

Flyinfool

lwinders

tz89

frankd

timgray

johnnycruiser

Goose68

alvald83

SemiRetired

robclark63

Edited April 20, 2013 by Snaggletooth

[Squidley]

Mike,

Years ago I used to make the cable sets, it's a labor of love. I sold them for $40 a set, the materials I used, and shipping them came up to right at $30, so I was making $10 on each set and had over an hour into making and mailing them as there were several processes involved in it. I just got very short on time and had to stop doing it.

I would love to see someone pick them up again, I need a set for the '86 I have. If you can get after it and have them made, I'll buy atleast 1 set from you

[Bill W.]

Mark me down for a set. Just one more thing to do before riding season starts!!

 

 

[bongobobny]

Mike I'm sure there is a market for them! Every 1st gen should have them...

[bendtdj]

I'd be interested in a set as well.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

[gwashorn]

I have not checked my '89 for a cable upgrade but I bet I need it. I would want one too.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

yup yup yup .... I will take a set for sure

[Flyinfool]

lonestarmedic is the other guy that was making cables once upon a time. The last I heard (back in 2010) he had bought a bunch of materials for cables but never made them. You may want to contact him to see where he is at.

[adventurer 08]

Let me know what you got and how much.

[Jayceesfolly]

Mike:

 

I will take a set for my bike, also.

 

 

Jim

[Snaggletooth]

Ok, looks like the ball is rolling. I heard back from the provider I'm working with and he wanted me to get a set of cables over to him to set up and see what the costs would be to build them. So those will be headed his way on Monday.

 

More as it happens.....

[wstuard]

I am interested as well!

[Snaggletooth]

The tracking shows the set of OEM cables have arrived at the providers shop for them to set up the materials and do an estimate on what the costs of a new set of 4 ga cables might be.

 

So I should have more information soon.

 

Mike

[tommyp61]

I've seen a few posts lately with questions about what is available for battery cable upgrades. We have had some members here in the past that were able to build these sets for us but it looks like they are no longer involved with that that project. If I'm wrong give me a shout. I don't want to step in on anyones sales.

 

But it got me to make contact with a provider I have dealt with and looking into having him make 4 ga cable sets fitted to the 1st gen Venture. I'm waiting to hear back from him and making arrangments to send him a set of cables as a template if he wants to do this.

 

At this point I can not give any idea of the cost until he agrees and receives the set being sent to him.

 

So if you're not in a huge rush to get the cables give me a few days and I'll post here with any new information as it comes along.

 

Hopefully this might turn into a steady, reliable and affordable source if it works out.

 

I'll try to keep this updated as things happen or don't. It's only in the idea stage at this point.

 

If you have any interest in a upgrade set post here and I can keep track of how many might be needed.

 

Mike

 

Interested Members:

 

Bill W.

Squidley

bendtdj

gwashorn

kevin-vc-b.c.

adventure 08

Jayceesfolly

wstuard

tommyp61

[tommyp61]

Put me down for a set

[Dizzle223]

I am also interested... Just let me know how to "Snag" them

 

Dizzle

[Flyinfool]

I'm interested, Let me know how much.

[Snaggletooth]

Hey Jeff,

 

Just sent off an e-mail to my guy to see where he's at with this. Hopefully I'll know something tomorrow.

 

Mike

Edited March 14, 2013 by Snaggletooth

[Snaggletooth]

Just talked to the provider I'm working with. He's sourcing out some of the connecting lugs to find the correct match for the OEM ones. Working to have these as close as possible to the original cable fit.

 

Progress is being made.

[lwinders]

I would also be interested in a set.

[tz89]

Me, too.

[Flyinfool]

This was really good timing.

I actually had all of the wire and terminals and stuff in my shopping cart from McMaster. But I am lazy enough to let someone else to the work.

[frankd]

I'd also be interested in a set....

[Snaggletooth]

Progress is being made.......

 

I haven't forgot about you guys.

 

At the last conversation with the provider I've been working with they were sourcing some of the lugs needed. I spoke with them today and they received the shipment of lugs they were waiting for and ........ You guessed it!

 

One size is wrong. They are working to get that corrected ASAP.

 

Still in the works. Don't give up yet.

 

Keep you posted.

 

Mike

[adventurer 08]

Do you know what you plan to ask for a pair of cables?