Clutch cable slip?
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Clutch cable slip?
As I was leaving work tonight I got on the throttle a bit and ripped through a shift from first to second. As I started to let the clutch out I felt a "bump" in the lever. Now the cable slack is much more then it was just before. Is my cable telling me it wants to be retired? Can the adjuster in the clutch pak jump the adjustment? Could the cable have not been set inside the tranny cover and now it is fully seated?
Cable is fully lubed just two weeks ago. Also if I have to go in and change cable can I save tranny fluid by leaning the bike over? I just replaced all fluids 2 weeks ago.
Cable is fully lubed just two weeks ago. Also if I have to go in and change cable can I save tranny fluid by leaning the bike over? I just replaced all fluids 2 weeks ago.
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I will see if I can adjust it out tomorrow before I go get a new cable.
Oh yea it is on an 02 Fxd.
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I would pull the side cover and inspect the cable end and make sure it is seated properly. Also inspect the lever end. Look for signs of fraying while you are checking. You will only loose a couple ounces when you pull the cover.
My cable broke a week ago while I was doing a benefit ride 80 miles from home. I was simply phucked.
My cable broke a week ago while I was doing a benefit ride 80 miles from home. I was simply phucked.
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I would pull the side cover and inspect the cable end and make sure it is seated properly. Also inspect the lever end. Look for signs of fraying while you are checking. You will only loose a couple ounces when you pull the cover.
My cable broke a week ago while I was doing a benefit ride 80 miles from home. I was simply phucked.
My cable broke a week ago while I was doing a benefit ride 80 miles from home. I was simply phucked.
To date I have never had a vehicle strand me in a tough spot if I watched for clues to something amissand act on it. Thats 2, 4 and 18 wheel's.
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FYI, you can ride without the clutch. It's not the greatest for the trans but it can be done. However you need to push your bike as fast as you can and then drop it into first. And just shift really easy and don't come to a complete stop.
I don't plan on replacing my clutch cable till it breaks or frays. It seems to be fine and i've seen guys go 50k + with the stock one.
I don't plan on replacing my clutch cable till it breaks or frays. It seems to be fine and i've seen guys go 50k + with the stock one.
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