replace clutch cable when?
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From: Bedford UK
No simple answer to that! What I have found is that in time any cable can start to get sticky, or feel tighter than it once was. If lubricating it doesn't improve things, then by all means replace it. In my case I upgraded my engine and clutch a few years ago, so had a heavier clutch pull. I tried various ways of reducing the pull, but eventually found a new H-D Diamondback cable did the trick. It is remarkable how much lighter and smoother it is! I'm not sure they are still available, but I understand Barnett make a similar one.
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I replaced the original clutch cable on my `89 Softail when it was 25 years old (about 125,000 miles).
I only replaced it because it was so old, it was still working fine. OEM cables are very good stuff...
Sometimes a cable will tell you when it is time to replace it, if you notice any increase in resistance in a clutch or throttle, make sure you investigate as soon as you can.
I only replaced it because it was so old, it was still working fine. OEM cables are very good stuff...
Sometimes a cable will tell you when it is time to replace it, if you notice any increase in resistance in a clutch or throttle, make sure you investigate as soon as you can.
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From: mid Michigan
136.000 on mine once a year I put grease on the cable where it goes in the outer part, it has a groove worn there. First I try to get some lube down it but the grease makes the biggest difference.
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