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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Hey all,
I'm getting ready to do the 5k service and the manuals say to lube the clutch cable, but don't specify exactly where/ how to... Any and all advice welcome. Thanks in advance.

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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Here is a video...
http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/motorcycle-maintenance.htm
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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NICE!!

Thanks, anubisss. That is exactly what I was looking for, and a whole lot more.

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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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I found this yesterday as someone posted in one of my links. It breaks everything down so simply as I learn better from seeing something being done than reading the words of how to do it...
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Me too. I amdefinitely a "visual learner".

sweet ride, by the way.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I agree that it's a nice site. However, it seems that part 5 of the oil change is missing!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Default RE: Lubricating the clutch cable
Not to steal the thread, but - fubar, since you're in our neck'o the woods, check out https://www.hdforums.com/m_2192181/tm.htm
Good Saturday ride!!
 
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I agree that it's a nice site. However, it seems that part 5 of the oil change is missing!
I posted this linkyesterday and I thought that Part4 looked like the last one in the oil changesection when I looked at them. I will have to double check since he says go for a ride at the end of Part 4. What wouldPart 5 be, to check your oil level maybe? LOL
 
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I don't see a video for lubricating the clutch cable.......
 
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I don't see a video for lubricating the clutch cable.......
It's there under under "Adjusting the clutch" along with lubing the throttle cables under "How to Adjust the throttle cables". You will see it when you watch the video.
 
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