Snaggletooth Posted March 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted March 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 8, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W. Posted March 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 8, 2013 Mark me down for a set. Just one more thing to do before riding season starts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 8, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 8, 2013 Mike I'm sure there is a market for them! Every 1st gen should have them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendtdj Posted March 8, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 8, 2013 I'd be interested in a set as well. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwashorn Posted March 8, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 8, 2013 I have not checked my '89 for a cable upgrade but I bet I need it. I would want one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted March 8, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 8, 2013 yup yup yup .... I will take a set for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 8, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 8, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventurer 08 Posted March 8, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 8, 2013 Let me know what you got and how much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted March 8, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 8, 2013 Mike: I will take a set for my bike, also. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted March 8, 2013 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstuard Posted March 13, 2013 Share #12 Posted March 13, 2013 I am interested as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyp61 Posted March 14, 2013 Share #14 Posted March 14, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyp61 Posted March 14, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 14, 2013 Put me down for a set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle223 Posted March 14, 2013 Share #16 Posted March 14, 2013 I am also interested... Just let me know how to "Snag" them Dizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 14, 2013 Share #17 Posted March 14, 2013 I'm interested, Let me know how much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted March 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwinders Posted March 14, 2013 Share #20 Posted March 14, 2013 I would also be interested in a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz89 Posted March 14, 2013 Share #21 Posted March 14, 2013 Me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 14, 2013 Share #22 Posted March 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankd Posted March 16, 2013 Share #23 Posted March 16, 2013 I'd also be interested in a set.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted March 28, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventurer 08 Posted March 28, 2013 Share #25 Posted March 28, 2013 Do you know what you plan to ask for a pair of cables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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