Damnit! I have spent months looking for ANY info on an my old Iron Horse with some sort of an air/oil rear shock made by Marzzochi(the sticker was Marzzochi)! Then I come across this great forum and I get sucked into a discussion of those stupid cable ends. I can fully appreciate, now, what keeping them neat and clean can do to prevent and eliminate headaches and further repairs in the future.
Soldering is probably the best ways in my opinion for all the previously mentioned benefits, but one was left out. When I solder the cable, I apply it over where the intended cut area will be. THEN I cut the cable. Bingo. The cable never even starts to fray. For those without a soldering iron etc., go to a hardware store or even a 'Dollar Store' and pick one up for 5-10 bucks. Read the instructions provided, or do some research on the web(just as you are now). It is a very simple process.
Hope you have luck.
Jory:thumbup: