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Old Sep 24, 2022 | 03:17 PM
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Coming home earlier as I pulled in the clutch, the cable seemed to slip and would barely engage the clutch. As I pulled into my driveway the bike would still want to go even though I had the clutch lever pulled in all the way. So I adjusted the cable and it seems to be fine now. However I'm thinking maybe a few strands of the cable broke and it's only a matter of time till the whole thing breaks. I think I should replace the cable to be sure, what do yall think? It's a 2013 Heritage with 20k miles.
 
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You can confirm by inspection, but guessing the answer is a - Yes.
 
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I don't know much, but think I'd start by adjusting the clutch first.
Then the cable

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At the hand lever the cable was frayed and only hanging on by 2 little strands. Lucky I made it home. I replaced the cable today. Thanks for the replies!
 
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Riding with a broken clutch cable is a handful - literally! Good job - fix that bad boy up.
 
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