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Sep 30, 2014 | 01:10 PM

hOtroDD77

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Slim clutch cable

So this may be a really stupid question, but I'm still learning the workings of everything to do with these bikes, so bear with me.I just bought a windshield for my slim, so I have to re-route the clutch cable because mine was off to the side running way in front of the headlight. Anyway, I cut the zip tie down by the brake pedal, pulled the cable down a bit and re zip tied it. Wiggled it around for a bit so it wouldn't rub the tank or hit the front wheel/fender. My question is about anything I might need to be aware of when routing these things. Like, can it be pulled too tightly, does it need to be secured a certain way, can it bind, etc? Just want to be sure the way I have it is okay. Like I said, this could be stupid, and I may be over thinking. Here's some pics. Any info is appreciated, thanks!

Sep 30, 2014 | 01:36 PM

Hogpro

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Turn the bars lock to lock and ensure the cable does not bind up. If it gets really tight you might want to leave a little more up high so that when the bars are turned it does not bind up.

Sep 30, 2014 | 02:12 PM

sioux565

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Just make sure you can turn the bars freely in each direction and check to make sure the cable isn't binding or kinked. Other than that, you should have no problems with it routed that way.

Sep 30, 2014 | 02:52 PM

jam436

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This may help as well:
When I added my risers, the re-routed clutch cable began to rub on the inside of the shroud - So I picked up some of these rubber-lined straps, like the ones that are on the brake cable, at Lowe's.
..or some guys just use zip-ties...
I've never had a problem with the brake or throttle cables rubbing.

Sep 30, 2014 | 04:49 PM

SoCalSoftailSlim

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Jam always comes up with a more refined solution. Get those at Home Depot, Jam? I might pick a few up.

Sep 30, 2014 | 06:36 PM

Ragnar

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim

Jam always comes up with a more refined solution. Get those at Home Depot, Jam? I might pick a few up.

We needed some for a project at work. No retailer had more than a couple, but I found them at a couple DIY/hardware stores. I'd be amazed if Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Ace, or anyone else with a decent hardware selection didn't have them.

You can also get them in plastic rather than rubber-coated metal, should one desire to do so.

Sep 30, 2014 | 08:24 PM

jam436

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

Exactly.
A good place to look for these in the big box places would be in the electrical section as these are often used as coax cable straps...

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Oct 1, 2014 | 12:10 PM

hOtroDD77

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Thanks for the replies, guys! My thinking was along those lines, so I'm guessing it'll be good where it's at. I may play with it a little more to get it positioned a little better. It's just not super 'pretty' how I have it tied down. And Jam, I saw that original thread from you before and bought some of those clamps. I tried that, but looks like I'll have to wait until I put my risers on before that'll work. Now on to the throttle cables! I can't seem to get them repositioned without making my throttle inoperable when I have my wheel turned at all to the right. Can't figure out how to keep it from binding. They had mine routed to where it rubs the crap out of the back of the headlight shroud. I see a lot if others have theirs moved, but I can't get it to work yet; dealer is clueless. Aaggghhh!