Cable Ties- Again and Again- Back On Bike

[gregor]

Sorry to have been away.Not been up to using the bike for the past year. Feeling OK Now.
After cleaning off the dust from the bike and washing it , I noticed splits in the outer cable sheathing around the steering head and up to the right hand handlebar switches, some splits are by cable ties. I cut the known troublesome cable ties many years ago. No actual cables are obviously damaged, so I've used self- amalgamating rubbery tape over the damaged areas. Removed more cable ties. Hoping to use soft, old fashioned, types in their place.
The Optimate 4 has done its job over the last year. Bike started up first prod. Just changed the oil and filter. Mahle DC81filter and Millers 20/50 Semi Synthetic. Failed to do the magic dance to get the oil level just right. A round trip of 60 miles up to the Peak District and back was my excuse to get the annual MOT (safety check basically) certificate.

[riceburner]

Sounds good