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    Default LF Hughey 1/8" or .130" or .187 cable. Ends don't matter

    Hey guys, I am looking for some good condition Hughey .125/130" or .187 flex cable for a friend in Europe.
    If I remember Hughey cable was extra soft. I would prefer 12" length or longer if available. The ends of the shaft do not matter. Bulk cable would be ideal if anyone had some lying around.

    Let me know.
    Thanks,
    -Tyler
    Last edited by RaceMechaniX; 10-23-2018 at 08:30 AM.
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    I just came to my gf’s place. I have some at home so if you do not find what you need I’ll be back in a couple weeks, like the 7th...

    Interest, I would trade it for some H&M .130, much more rigid, handles lots of power.

    I wonder what he’s up to?
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    Thanks Ray,
    I am looking for super soft flex. Older Hughey 3/16" would also work.
    I am in no rush so let me know when you get back.

    Tyler
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    Hoe long its have to be??

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    18" or longer preferred.
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    You find it on ebay or wish.... I just week ago check 25"long shaft is selling there..

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/4mm-Flexibl...YwRFc4-L5cZp9Q

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    Hughey's flex was special, much floppier than any other flex I have tried. More efficient under low power, I would wager that it outperforms a wire in low power applications.

    I would love to know where he got it, it must be available somewhere.

    I have never run an outboard, but I would imagine it would be excellent in them too, is the Hyperformance flex super floppy too?
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    The Hyperformance flex is the next softest I have tested, but it doesn't compare to the Hughey cable.
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    This is what I have in the spares box : (.125 seems like Hughey BUT IIRC he pinned the drive dog - these are setscrewed )

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    Thanks Tony,
    Those are too short for what he needs.
    TG
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    Tyler - Long shot BUT call Morris - an old business associate of mine

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    This is a Hughey - one end bent - not long enough ?

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    Any better ?

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    these are 3/16 Tyler the shinny one is aeromarine the 2 other might be Hughey
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    Thanks Chris,
    How does the friction feel if you bend them in a big loop and try to spin?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RaceMechaniX View Post
    Thanks Chris,
    How does the friction feel if you bend them in a big loop and try to spin?
    Tyler
    can I do that without them being sleeved ? Ill check it out

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    Honestly the aeromarine is the softest and easiest to spin but is was also the longest I'll send it to you ,,to try ?

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    Sounds good Chris,
    If you make a gentle 180 bend over the length of cable some cables turn with a lot of friction and feel like they are binding up where others are still easy to spin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RaceMechaniX View Post
    Sounds good Chris,
    If you make a gentle 180 bend over the length of cable some cables turn with a lot of friction and feel like they are binding up where others are still easy to spin.
    Tyler
    yes very soft PM me your address

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    All Ii have is a new shaft assembly that is 12" max total length.
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