Clutch Cable
Clutch Cable
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From: Cornwall UK
I changed my clutch cable without removing my V&H Shortshots no problem. That was on an 07 Street Bob, can,t say an 05 would be the same but i,d have thought it would be ok.
One tip... be careful with the new gasket the one i fitted tried to "curl" inside the cover. Just ensure all the bolts are located through the gasket before tightening. Oh and a strong pair of pullers to release the circlip on the inside..... assuming the 05,s are like the 07,s.
Good luck and as always take your time and double check everything.
One tip... be careful with the new gasket the one i fitted tried to "curl" inside the cover. Just ensure all the bolts are located through the gasket before tightening. Oh and a strong pair of pullers to release the circlip on the inside..... assuming the 05,s are like the 07,s.
Good luck and as always take your time and double check everything.
link to clutch cable swap thread
Hey, Arie!
Here's a link to a Clutch Cable Swap thread....has some useful info on this subject.
Your Clymer book has good info and images as well.
Don't forget to get a new gasket before you start and to oil the cable while it's off.
Here is the process as described by keener in this thread: quick-easy-way-to-lube-clutch-cable
René
Here's a link to a Clutch Cable Swap thread....has some useful info on this subject.
Your Clymer book has good info and images as well.
Don't forget to get a new gasket before you start and to oil the cable while it's off.
Here is the process as described by keener in this thread: quick-easy-way-to-lube-clutch-cable
Or any cable for that matter. I recently did this process, but have no pics. Sorry...
Start by removing the clip on the bottom side of clutch lever pivot pin. Then remove pin.
Slide lever out of bracket, and take lever off of cable.
Now get a baggie and a smaller rubber band and lube of your choice. I used motor oil I had in the garage (don't ask what kind, or if you can change to synthetic please). OK, make a small hole in the corner of the baggie, then slide the baggie over the cable. Now, wrap the rubber band around the baggie and cable where they meet. You should have a tight seal around the baggie and cable, with the cable sticking out of the bottom of the baggie just a bit. Add a glurp of oil into the baggie, and prop up the cable with a towel so it doesn't fall off your handle bars. Go inside. After an hour or so the oil will trickle down the cable and lube it like butter. You will find a bit of residual leakage on your clutch cable at the adjuster nut when you are done. Wipe it off, reinstall clutch lever, and you are done. 10 minutes, cheap parts, and does the job.
Hopefully you can make sense of my overview-
Start by removing the clip on the bottom side of clutch lever pivot pin. Then remove pin.
Slide lever out of bracket, and take lever off of cable.
Now get a baggie and a smaller rubber band and lube of your choice. I used motor oil I had in the garage (don't ask what kind, or if you can change to synthetic please). OK, make a small hole in the corner of the baggie, then slide the baggie over the cable. Now, wrap the rubber band around the baggie and cable where they meet. You should have a tight seal around the baggie and cable, with the cable sticking out of the bottom of the baggie just a bit. Add a glurp of oil into the baggie, and prop up the cable with a towel so it doesn't fall off your handle bars. Go inside. After an hour or so the oil will trickle down the cable and lube it like butter. You will find a bit of residual leakage on your clutch cable at the adjuster nut when you are done. Wipe it off, reinstall clutch lever, and you are done. 10 minutes, cheap parts, and does the job.
Hopefully you can make sense of my overview-
René
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From: Batesville Ga
Another tip. I have tendonitis in my left arm so easy clutch action is critical. My 82 FXRS nearly ended my riding career due to the stiffness of the clutch. Graybeard gave me a great tip - before you install the new cable, put some liquid graphite in one end and work the inner cable in and out until you get graphite out the other end. Really smooths out the cable and makes a huge difference. The liquid that the graphite is suspended in evaporates leaving just the dry lube behind.
I now do this on all my bikes, even the late models with the easy pull clutch.
I now do this on all my bikes, even the late models with the easy pull clutch.
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