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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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I will try a few things but The more I think about this I may buy a new one. I haven't really put much money in this bike yet except for paint and a $40 cable can leave me stranded somewhere.
Bike sounds like a keeper...let us know how the new cable works out...
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by rapp76
I will try a few things but The more I think about this I may buy a new one. I haven't really put much money in this bike yet except for paint and a $40 cable can leave me stranded somewhere.
Remember you should lube that new cable before you put it on....
I'll try that graphite next time. It does get pretty grungy between lubes but it still works as I've never had one break!
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Never thought I would have to lube a new cable but I will... Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Well I installed the new clutch cable last night and the clutch now pulls like butter!!! What a improvement!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Glad to hear that!!
Enjoy!!
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Very good to hear and what with good riding weather ahead, could not have come at a better time....
 
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Now I'm just waiting for my parts to come back from the paint shop! I am looking forward to posting pics.
 
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