sandman Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I run a Givi E55 top case on my bird. The lid's rubber straps stretch allowing the lid to flop open. I fabricated a pair if 3/16" cable straps with crimped brass electrical eyelets. But they're not working in wind or long term- crimped eyelets pull off cable. How would you do this better, and what would you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 What do you mean by “not working?” My top cases always had issues when the wind was blowing the lid closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 There's probably an end made specifically for cable, it'll be thicker and harder material allowing for a stronger crimp that holds. If not, add a cable ferrule onto the end of the cable so it can't pull through the terminal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I have a bunch of 1/16th" cable and proper swaging tools. If you send me a length and an address, I'll send you cables that will last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) That's a generous and kind offer, sir. Before I take you up on it, could you tell me what swaging tool you have that fits SC6-6 ring terminal size? Eye opening dia. 5mm. Found the terminals, and I'm considering owning the tool. Givi way under engineered their lid retention system in my opinion. Edited March 21, 2021 by sandman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 It's just a generic cable swaging tool from Amazon. I never use the terminal type ends, I loop the cable and use a standard swage. I make stuff for around the shop and the house. Like cables to keep our shed from blowing over in high winds. Loops on both ends for screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Or braid loops on each end. Even better if you slip a swage on first and crimp the end of the loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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