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Old Nov 10, 2020 | 06:05 AM
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Had a new clutch cable installed. After riding about 500 miles the cable needed adjustment. Just wondering if this is normal. Does the cable stretch that much after a certain amount of time? I adjusted the cable and everything seems to be good.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2020 | 06:42 AM
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It's perfectly normal to have to " fine tune " your clutch after a new cable , but , if you find it going out on you again , I would re check the jamb nut in the primary and make sure it hasn't come loose .
 
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You are good to go.
 
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Thats what I thought. Thanks for the replies
 
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Yeah, the new cable will stretch a bit and require some adjustment.
 
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