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Lumbar Fubar - HELP!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:30 pm
by Chameleon
Hello All,
My Lumbar support in the drivers seat recently went ping when I pushed back into the seat too hard. As These seats are not electric I thought it shouldn't be too hard to repair, so I took the back cover off the seat and it turns out the cable has snapped. Today I went to the stealers for a cable but they do not have them listed and have no idea where to get one.
The cable is about 18" long with an 11" black casing on it and each end of the cable has a bullet shaped nipple.
Does anybody out there have any idea where I might get one of these cables? Alternatively does anybody have a broken / old seat with a cable that could be salvaged?
Cheers
RE: Lumbar Fubar - HELP!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:08 pm
by yorkie
Any decent cycle shop should be able to make one up for you I would have thought.
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:57 pm
by Chameleon
Tried a couple of cycle shops but they claim they can't put the nipples on the ends of the cable now. They are apparently machined on and not soldered anymore.
Anybody know of a decent cycle shop around the West Midlands?
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:09 pm
by Philws4
Has the cable snapped near one of the nipples? as if not then could you not just join or extend it using a 5amp electrical choc block connector
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:06 pm
by Chameleon
Unfortunately one of the nipples has snapped off - Ooh painful!!!!
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:19 pm
by yorkie
If its snapped right at the nipple could you not just fit a new nipple and stretch it a tiny bit?
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:37 pm
by Chameleon
The wire has all frayed and the nipple is a type I've not seen before. I might have to try and attach a different nipple if I can't find a replacement cable
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:22 pm
by andybnwc
hook crimp and tie wrap?
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:01 am
by Trig
Get the cable to me and I can get one made.
I work in Smethwick.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:48 pm
by Chameleon
Hi Trig,
Cheers for that. Send me a PM with contact details and I'll arrange o drop the cable off.
Thanks
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:56 pm
by fletchie55
cant you cut the other end off and put a different end connector on each side?
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:21 pm
by Trig
Chameleon wrote:Hi Trig,
Cheers for that. Send me a PM with contact details and I'll arrange o drop the cable off.
Thanks
Done!
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:42 am
by snadge
you can still buy brake cable, assorted nipples and outer cable and make your own, if your local cycle shop is telling they come preformed go to a small independent motorcycle shop, they will help you.
Otherwise, how on earth are cables made for vintage motorcycles.
I have one near me and have no problem getting these bits for my vintage ducatis.
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:14 pm
by Chameleon
Trig,
I will try and get the cable to you on Thursday
Cheers Phil
Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:45 pm
by Chameleon
Trig,
I have managed to knock something together for te Lumbar cable. I've attached a small pinion drive for an electric motor to the cable and it seems to be working. I will see how long thi holds out for. If it doesn't last I may still need yo to make me a cable.
Cheers, Phil