Nylon ties

[Truckedup]

 Nylon ties, "Tie Wraps",we all use them. I know they are not to be used to support heavy stuff...But are they of for securing control cables like clutch and brake? By secure I mean guiding or grooming the cables so the don't flop around and leave enough flex so the cables don't bind when turning. The cables shown here on my bike will work ok with no ties but flop down....The tire looks closer than it it in the photo.

                           
 

[Graham in Aus]

When I first came to Aus, I asked about Tie Wraps and where to get them etc.

Blank looks all round 

Then after some Pommie / Aussie sign language I got it:

MAAATE you want  "CABLE TIES" ! 

I better not tell you about buying thongs, that's a whole 'nother story! 

[Truckedup]

 I'ma retired electrical contractor,cable tie is  correct.   But that don't answer my question........

[Joe Timney]

Yes, you can use them.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

"Ty-wrap" is a brand name for the nylon cable ties.

[saltwheels262]

is that a mechanical tach on the right side of the pic?

I install gauges with hose clamps also. with strips of inner tube between gauge and clamp.

leaving Henderson

[Truckedup]

is that a mechanical tach on the right side of the pic?

I install gauges with hose clamps also. with strips of inner tube between gauge and clamp.

leaving Henderson

  Yes, mechanical tach and oil pressure guage. The hose clamps are brazed to the steel mounting piece. I use a closed cell neoprene foam sold on Ebay for a few bucks. The foam is also great for battery vibration insulation

[LSR Mike]

In Kentucky they call them "Chicken Bands"

[Glen]

In California they call them hand cuffs

[Captthundarr]

they can also be used to make a gelding.

[wobblywalrus]

Anything that you life depends on that can be exposed to fire should be restrained by some thing more fireproof.

[Stan Back]

I've got some stainless tie-wraps.  Don't know where they came from.  Would last longer in fire than the cable surrounds, I think.

[Captthundarr]

I've got some stainless tie-wraps.  Don't know where they came from.  Would last longer in fire than the cable surrounds, I think.

You can get a couple of sizes at most parts store that sell header wrap.

[saltwheels262]

is that a mechanical tach on the right side of the pic?

I install gauges with hose clamps also. with strips of inner tube between gauge and clamp.

leaving Henderson

  Yes, mechanical tach and oil pressure guage. The hose clamps are brazed to the steel mounting piece. I use a closed cell neoprene foam sold on Ebay for a few bucks. The foam is also great for battery vibration insulation

I have found I need rubber washers between frame and chain guard mounts also.

[Truckedup]

Anything that you life depends on that can be exposed to fire should be restrained by some thing more fireproof.

  I have stainless ties in the shop. I'll use them on the cables so it's looks a bit less hillbilly that it is..