Changing out cables(07 FXSTC)
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Changing out cables(07 FXSTC)
I ordered diamondback cables to fit the new street slammer bars that I just installed. Are there any tricks or things to watch out for? I have V&H big radius pipes, and it looks like the only real dificult thing is I will have to remove the pipes to be able to get the trans cover off to change the clutch cable.
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RE: Changing out cables(07 FXSTC)
I don't know about some of the others on the forum, but I had a heck of a time threading the new clutch cable into the trans housing. Really started to **** me off, but after I calmed down it went right in. Just take your time.
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RE: Changing out cables(07 FXSTC)
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I don't know about some of the others on the forum, but I had a heck of a time threading the new clutch cable into the trans housing. Really started to **** me off, but after I calmed down it went right in. Just take your time.
I don't know about some of the others on the forum, but I had a heck of a time threading the new clutch cable into the trans housing. Really started to **** me off, but after I calmed down it went right in. Just take your time.
Seriously its easier to screw it in if you have the trans cover on the floor so the cable can turn freely as you thread it in. Then once its started you can just turn the trans cover till its tight. Once its together its easier to thread the cable under the brake line and out the front before you put the trans cover back on. If you have a friend hold the trans cover off the floor (so it doesn't get scratched up) it really easy to get the cable routed through the frame properly.
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RE: Changing out cables(07 FXSTC)
That pretty much covers it. One thing to think about is to make sure you have some pretty good snap ring pliers. Mine were too light to handle the one on the clutch throw out. Also, my idle/throttle cables didn't come with new retainer doo-dads. I don't know if they forgot to package them or what, but I had to spend quite a while combing my garage floor in search of the factory ones that I dropped when I took the cables off.
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+ 1 on a good set of snap ring pliers. Mine sucked that i got, took way too long to get that damn clip out then back in. lol. You are gonna need to take your pipes (V&H big rad) off to get to the side transmission cover, so you are going to need new gasket for the transmission side cover and new exhaust gaskets too. Might lose some oil in the process so get some or even better while you have everything apart you may as well change the tranny oil. good luck.
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