Cable Serving Separation??

[MOBIGBUCKS]

Hey guys,

Any of you have problems with the cable serving on your GTO? I have maybe 300 shots into my GTO and I'm having some separation on the bottom cam cable. It is right behind the loop as it attaches to the cam. I can post a pic if you need to see it. Is this normal? Should I get it re-served before I shoot it again? Just wondering, any advice is appreciated.

[trophytaker75]

I would call and talk to brad but i would not shoot it.I have seen Elites blow up from seving seperation,but those were VT cables.If oyu have pics please post them.

[Styger]

Mine has done it on both the top and bottom cam. The bottom after 20-30 shots. The top after about 60. The worst part is both cables and the string all stretched about .25 inch which really caused problems with the bow. The strings that came on my bow were the worst I've ever seen.

[NJBuckBuster]

I do not even put one shot on the string/cables that come with the bow. I put either Crackers or Schmidtys on my bows.... On all my New Elites have Crackers....

NJBB

[mechnik]

I have my name on the famous southpaw list for a GTO. And I'm wondering about the string/cables after this post. I don't want to spend this kind of money and then have to replace something right after I buy it.

[jdavenport716]

I just sent my bow back in after about 50-100 shots since the cables were getting cut just below the loops. It was practically just off the UPS truck. I am sure elite will fix it right up and have it back in no time. Sucks waiting though.

[NJBuckBuster]

It is up to you Mechnik. If it were me I would change them but I like all my bows to have the same colors on them... NJBB

[mechnik]

I don't have a problem changing things because I want to, I think that is half the fun. I do have a problem changing things because I have to.

[mechnik]

Is this a problem with later made bows? Maybe somebody from Elite can shed some light.

[NJBuckBuster]

Yeah I hear that... NJBB

[MOBIGBUCKS]

After reading everyone's post, I think I'll have to wait to shoot again. The strings seem to be good quality as far as stretching, but I haven;t shot too many shots out of it yet. I'll have to take it to my dealer and see if he will re serve it for me.

[MOBIGBUCKS]

Hey guys,

Here is the picture of the strings. Sorry for not posting it sooner. Tell what ya boys think???? Thanks again

[jdavenport716]

I sent the bow back for repair. Kev will fit it up right!

[MOBIGBUCKS]

looks familiar! Thanks for posting that. Did they give you reason or cause for the separation in that area???

[Scablands]

I helped a friend replace a string on an Extreme VFT Bowtech today that was having the same problem with the serving coming loose. He called Bowtech and they sent a string and a cable to replace it. The cable we didn't put on as the serving on the loop was already broken out of the package. Sometimes one gets by every now and again when you are trying to keep up with demand I guess. They wanted the string back to look at the problem and see where they failed.:2thunbs: They just need to be reserved, nothing wrong with the string or cable.

[trophytaker75]

Looks like the loops are to big or the post is too close the thetun either way i would not shoot this bow like that.Might wanna check for a sharp edge on the cam.I have a 07 synergy with the same issue but it is a little further down on the cam then yours i have tried several strings.If elite dont fix it the only person i would reccomend is crackers.

[CamG]

It's really too bad that it's not an option to buy new bows without strings and cables, for less $.

[jdavenport716]

I spoke with Elite and they said it looked like my loops were too big with the knot in the grove/ I really don't know but I know they will get it fixed. I didn't get to shot it much but it was a tack driver!

[trophytaker75]

If the knot touches the start of the turn it will do this the first elite cam pics i saw i thaught the loops were way to big.

[Crackers]

Right at the point where the serving seems to be coming lose I would check the let out hub for a small machine edge. The pic seems to show the serving cut, not coming lose. This problem I have seen on all binary cams from time to time from all companies building them. A little 600 grit paper will take care of the problem.

[DStroy]

I had the same problem on both my 80# & 90# GTOs. 30 arrows through each and they were both coming apart at the cable loop. I have a 30" draw and I was told that the longer draws come completely out of the track and the track shape was too severe. I sent my bows to Tuskbuster and he is putting Crackers strings on them but only after Elite sends new cams with a new shape on them. Elite has also told me that the earlier strings were not very good. The construction of the strings and cables gave them some problems. So, If you took delivery of your bow two months ago, you could possibly have the poorer quality strings. Elite will make good on it. Guaranteed. They have been awesome!!! Hey we are all grownups. We are addicted bows and bowhunting. S#!% happens. Let them make it right. Then we can get back to playing with our toys!

[Cliff Orley]

If you look at the way the cables are pulling over towards the cable guard, while on a Hooter Shooter or similar machine. looking from the back, it can be seen that the cable is always going to hit the edge of the cable groove's shoulder, at least on a 30"draw. Taking the sharpness out of the leading edge, works for me.

[MOBIGBUCKS]

My bow is a 30 incher. Like said before, maybe that is why it is doing this.

[trophytaker75]

Dont think draw length has anything to do with your cable getting cut atleast not in that area.

[ccasanova]

If you look at the way the cables are pulling over towards the cable guard, while on a Hooter Shooter or similar machine. looking from the back, it can be seen that the cable is always going to hit the edge of the cable groove's shoulder, at least on a 30"draw. Taking the sharpness out of the leading edge, works for me.

My 30" GTO is doing the same thing, Cliff. It hasn't worn through the serving yet, but its getting worn pretty quick. My cables also look like the pics posted above. I'll run a q-tip on it to see if I can find a burr or something. The bow shoots great though! Almost as good as it looks!!!

[jdavenport716]

I noticed the same thing. One my 30" draw the cables come out of the tracks. When you release it looks like there is friction as the cable finds its way back to the center of the grove. Maybe it is something with the 30" mods.

Still waiting to get my goat back.