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Post by shawn on May 29, 2014 18:37:01 GMT -6
Question?? I just ordered a new clutch cable. Its never been replaced and its wore. When I install the new one, how do I go about adjusting it or setting how far it threads to the handle and stuff like that. Never replaced one. Thanks!!
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Post by Blaine on May 29, 2014 19:00:58 GMT -6
Question?? I just ordered a new clutch cable. Its never been replaced and its wore. When I install the new one, how do I go about adjusting it or setting how far it threads to the handle and stuff like that. Never replaced one. Thanks!! Sent from my Moto X Adjust so you have between 1/2" to 9/16" freeplay at the outer tip of clutch lever.   |
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Post by shawn on May 29, 2014 19:14:27 GMT -6
OK. Cuz as of now its probably 1 to 1 1/2 inches of play in that handle!!
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Post by eaglerider on May 30, 2014 2:59:40 GMT -6
There is a proper procedure to adjust the clutch cable, in the manual. If you do not have a manual, then you need to get one (ebay), it is very valuable in giving instruction/information on your bike.
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Post by shawn on May 30, 2014 3:08:18 GMT -6
Thanks. No I don't have one. I definitely need one!!
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Post by zekkfett on May 30, 2014 8:32:36 GMT -6
There is a proper procedure to adjust the clutch cable, in the manual. If you do not have a manual, then you need to get one (ebay), it is very valuable in giving instruction/information on your bike. Yes there is. And most people don't realize the clutch cable actually gets adjusted at the transmission end of the cable, not at the lever. I knew I should have taken a video when I replaced my clutch cable a few weeks ago, to show others how to PROPERLY adjust their cables....  Shawn: The cable is properly adjusted at the transmission end of the cable. Reference my post on this thread on how to properly adjust the cable: Clutch Cable Adjustment |
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Post by shawn on May 30, 2014 14:39:41 GMT -6
Nice. Thank u so much zekkfett!!
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Post by zekkfett on May 30, 2014 19:51:05 GMT -6
Nice. Thank u so much zekkfett!! No problem. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using the ProBoards Mobile App |
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Post by Blaine on May 31, 2014 5:18:25 GMT -6
Just to be clear I never stated were the cable gets adjusted at.Only what the freeplay should be when adjusted properly. |
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Post by zekkfett on May 31, 2014 12:23:02 GMT -6
Just to be clear I never stated were the cable gets adjusted at.Only what the freeplay should be when adjusted properly. And no one ever said you did! ;D Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using the ProBoards Mobile App |
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Post by bmwpowere36m3 on Jun 6, 2014 9:27:27 GMT -6
Yes there is. And most people don't realize the clutch cable actually gets adjusted at the transmission end of the cable, not at the lever. I knew I should have taken a video when I replaced my clutch cable a few weeks ago, to show others how to PROPERLY adjust their cables.... Shawn: The cable is properly adjusted at the transmission end of the cable. Cable can be adjusted at either end. On the engine-side the adjustment requires tools and offers more adjustment range. At the clutch lever the adjustment doesn't require tools and offers less adjustment range. I adjust the cable at the engine first, so that the adjuster at the clutch lever is about halfway threaded in. That gives me range to make adjustments on the fly w/o tools. |
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Post by shawn on Jun 7, 2014 18:51:51 GMT -6
Thanks. Got the cable and adjusted it at the engine with the lever threaded all the way in for now. Seems to be nice and snug pulling the lever in with a little bit of free play like it should be. That was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Shifting great now. Thanks for all the info. Next is tach cable, speedo cable, master cylinder with new brake line, and throttle cable. When I looked at throttle cables online, it listed a push cable and a pull cable. What's the difference?
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Post by Blaine on Jun 7, 2014 21:22:51 GMT -6
Thanks. Got the cable and adjusted it at the engine with the lever threaded all the way in for now. Seems to be nice and snug pulling the lever in with a little bit of free play like it should be. That was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Shifting great now. Thanks for all the info. Next is tach cable, speedo cable, master cylinder with new brake line, and throttle cable. When I looked at throttle cables online, it listed a push cable and a pull cable. What's the difference? Sent from my Moto X The push cable is a little longer. |
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Post by zekkfett on Jun 8, 2014 6:53:30 GMT -6
The push cable is a little longer. But you do need both Push and Pull cables. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using the ProBoards Mobile App |
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Post by shawn on Jun 8, 2014 16:55:05 GMT -6
U need em both? Both cables go to the throttle?
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Post by Blaine on Jun 8, 2014 18:46:51 GMT -6
U need em both? Both cables go to the throttle? Sent from my Moto X Yes both cables go to the throttle.The return cable it there as a "safety" in case the carb return spring fails.That being said some people run with out the return cable. |
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Post by shawn on Jun 9, 2014 4:34:08 GMT -6
OK. Thanks. I definitely wanna replace both then and do it like its supposed to be. Trying to fix it up right--not half it!!
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Post by shawn on Jun 9, 2014 8:43:21 GMT -6
Also, my clutch cable I just installed was a motion pro. Do I need to put any kind of lube or grease on it?
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Post by Blaine on Jun 9, 2014 19:50:59 GMT -6
Also, my clutch cable I just installed was a motion pro. Do I need to put any kind of lube or grease on it? Sent from my Moto X Yes should be lubed to ensure long life. |
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Post by shawn on Jun 10, 2014 3:00:09 GMT -6
Thanks Blaine. Any particular one I should buy or would wd40 work? Do I just put it in at the top near the lever and let it run all the way down the cable?
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Post by Blaine on Jun 10, 2014 5:28:58 GMT -6
Thanks Blaine. Any particular one I should buy or would wd40 work? Do I just put it in at the top near the lever and let it run all the way down the cable? Sent from my Moto X Yes But not WD-40.Get a proper cable lube or light weight oil. |
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Post by shawn on Jun 10, 2014 7:01:10 GMT -6
Cool. Thanks for the info. I appreciate it!!
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Post by zekkfett on Jun 10, 2014 8:02:19 GMT -6
Buy some cable lube. Then lube ALL the cables.
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Post by shawn on Jun 10, 2014 8:48:10 GMT -6
OK. I'm trying to replace one at the time. Slowly but surely, I'll get there!!
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Post by bmwpowere36m3 on Jun 11, 2014 9:10:11 GMT -6
The push cable is a little longer. But you do need both Push and Pull cables. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using the ProBoards Mobile App You don't need both cables... you only need the pull cable to operate the throttle. Granted there is no real reason to remove the push cable, it is there for safety reasons and many older and off-road bikes do not have them. The push cable is simply a safety backup in case the throttle sticks and the throttle spring cant close the butterfly. You can twist the throttle closed with push cable, however 99.9% of the time the throttle spring takes care of that. |
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Post by shawn on Jun 11, 2014 10:25:51 GMT -6
Cool. Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just buy the pull cable and save a little bit of money!!
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Post by bmwpowere36m3 on Jun 11, 2014 11:28:17 GMT -6
Cool. Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just buy the pull cable and save a little bit of money!! Sent from my Moto X If your going to keep both, I'd replace both. A worn out or gritty push cable will compromise throttle action. |
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Post by shawn on Jun 11, 2014 18:32:18 GMT -6
Yeah I'm planning on it. Replacing all cables one at a time. Trying to buy one new one every 2 weeks. Guess I will get em both then!! Thanks
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