Cable Clamps

[Taco Loco Joe]

Anyone out there have a good technique for putting on those cable clamps without scratching the paint? I was wrapping some clear tape on the frame first . Joe

 

[Davis]

I use automotive clear bra cut in strips just put it on the frame in location and slide em on really carefully it works better because it's so thick.

 

[Havasu Dave]

Mylar strips from file folder tabs. That was an old kustomkartkid trick he posted a few years ago. Personally Joe, I just slap them on over paint. If it's cured, it doesn't damage the paint.

 

[Tom S.]

Putting those clamps on- even over old paint -makes me cringe like hearing fingernails on a chalkboard.

 

[control4userguy]

I don't know what type of clamps are being used but the Gilson clamps are plastic-dipped on the ends. Like Dave said, if the paint is cured, there should be no pain. I've R&R'd several times and no damage on any of my bikes...

 

[t555trailblazer]

I too am going to be putting a new clamps soon. I'm just hoping I put them in the right spot the first time so that I don't have to move them.

 

[olddog]

I used to dip them in plasti-dip, kind of got used to tie wraps though...

 

[chipper]

I just went thru this on my MTD , I spread them open a tad bit first with 2 pairs of pliers , made them much easier to pop on and they didn't loose any spring tension at all !

The clear 3M door edge trim tape you can buy at Autozone would probably be a good idea as well but I found the tension to open those little peckers up was pretty astounding :laugh:

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Thanks for the info fellas.

 

[control4userguy]

Forcing 'em open by hand whilst retaining the cable in the right place= good times...