I put a Barnett +6 clutch cable on my RKC when I installed my 14" apes. Due to a failure on my part in adjusting the free play at the clutch pack, I've worn out the adjuster on the cable side from probably 20+ tries at getting the adjustment right. The adjuster sleeve is stripped at the locknut, so I need a new cable.

That being said, I wasn't really impressed with the quality of the Barnett cable compared to the OEM cable I removed. Are all of the aftermarket cables about the same, or are some better than others? Is Magnum any better than Barnett, or vice versa? Any other options? I would go with the Harley branded cable but I want black instead of braided/chrome and last time I checked they didn't make one.

What is everybody's preference?

Thanks!

 

i had good luck with the magnum chromite black cables. i have their stainless ones now and they were holding up (until the wreck)

 

http://www.magnumshielding.com/

 

Happy with my Magnum black pearl cables

 

3 votes for Magnum, and after reading up on them they supply some of the OEM cables for Harleys. Thanks guys, I just ordered one in black pearl, +6.

 

Another vote for Magnum Chromite. GREAT customer service. Maria personally made sure I got my custom length cable in a day...I'm in SoCal.

 

I just replaced a Barnett clutch cable on my bike, just put it on when I replaced my bars 2 noths ago. It started to allow some seepage where the cables sheath goes into the ferrule which then screws into the tranny cover. Thought I missed the o ring but it was there when I took off the cable. Ended up getting an HD cable, no problems since. They make really good clutch parts, but their cables ain't making it.

 

Right on. Thanks again. Looks like the Harley P&A cables are Magnums, I think I made the right choice this time.

 

In searching old posts I'm wondering if Magnum still makes the Diamondback cables and what the general consensus is currently on best clutch cables out there.

 

Your not the only one brother. I replaced my cable with a Barnett when I changed handlebars and my cable has caused a leak also. Junk! I plan to fix it next time I have the exhaust off. If it gets any worse I may have to do it sooner though.its a lot of work just to replace a cable.