CB77 Handlebars

[houseowax]

Right. Guess I should've known.

Thanks, Steve. I'm getting pretty well-versed in all the kinks, loops and inconsistencies in the CAs but I've yet to start on my CB. I'm sure I have volumes to learn there.

[e3steve]

So just standard cable length for those low-rise bars then?

Hmmm, "standard" huh? That old castaña!

Somewhere on The Forum I, and others, have posted some measurements of differing types of cables. I'll search and rescue for you, sometime today.

OK, here's what I have (with the flat, factory NOS handlebar):

The important dimension for the throttle cable is from the grip to the Y-split, as from there to the carbs is the same no matter which 'bar you have.

• My throttle cable, grip to Y, is about 14".
  My clutch cable is 34".
  My front brake cable is 41".

All these cables fit well and run their respective routes perfectly.

[e3steve]

Right. Guess I should've known.

Thanks, Steve. I'm getting pretty well-versed in all the kinks, loops and inconsistencies in the CAs but I've yet to start on my CB. I'm sure I have volumes to learn there.

The CB's routing is quite straightforward compared to the C/CA models. See images below.

Incidentally, from the levers' perches, the clutch cable passes between the front brake cable and the headlamp; i.e. ahead of / in front of (left over right).

[jleewebb]

Note too that the throttle cable splitter should rest on top of coil for smoothest operation as shown. Hi Steve!

[houseowax]

Thanks everyone. This is great info and very useful, although way ahead of schedule. I've yet to get the engine unstuck! Then rebuild engine, strip and powdercoat frame, find and install and exhaust system, new tires, repaint. And that's just the stuff I know about.

When it's time to replace the cables I'll be forearmed and ready to roll.

[e3steve]

Hey Lee, hope all's well in your wood!

That's exactly where mine is, thanks to your pointer a few posts ago.

Houseowax, good luck with the project. And keep your dwelling out of the hot sun! 8-)