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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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So putting a new clutch cable on my 08 Rocker. Take of the derby, clean up oil...
Now this...
How do I get the cable off?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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A nice pair of spring clip pliers and lots of patience. Gotta remove that big spring clip holding the ball ramp in place. Get good spring clip pliers, the cheapos will drive you crazy.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Yep, then once you get that off, don't drop the ball bearings under that cover! Then the cable just unscrews. Getting the new one screwed in can be a bitch sometimes. You gotta get it lined up perfectly.

Also, don't forget to loosen up your clutch cable adjustment...
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Maybe I'm a dummy but i just rolled the piece the clutch cable clips in around and popped it out, slid cable out unscrewed and reversed the process going back together if that makes sense
 
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Originally Posted by LaidInk
Maybe I'm a dummy but i just rolled the piece the clutch cable clips in around and popped it out, slid cable out unscrewed and reversed the process going back together if that makes sense
That works if there is enough slack in the line. If not, use the spring clip pliers as mentioned. Here's a tip for getting it back together; put a dollop of axle grease in the spots for each of those 3 ball bearings to "hold" them in place when you put it back together. HTH.
 
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Originally Posted by yzergod
That works if there is enough slack in the line. If not, use the spring clip pliers as mentioned. Here's a tip for getting it back together; put a dollop of axle grease in the spots for each of those 3 ball bearings to "hold" them in place when you put it back together. HTH.
Was going to add that...beat me to it. And replace the cable o-ring if not supplied.
 
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Originally Posted by yzergod
That works if there is enough slack in the line. If not, use the spring clip pliers as mentioned. Here's a tip for getting it back together; put a dollop of axle grease in the spots for each of those 3 ball bearings to "hold" them in place when you put it back together. HTH.
Makes sense I'm sure all our cables aren't given the same amount of slack so it prolly works for some but not others.
 
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Never done it,,, but it seems there's been a lot of members the totally fudged this up.

U have to watch the *****,, not Ur *****,, the clutch's *****.. if U do it wrong they can flip over and mess up Ur adjustment...

PS,,, this is one time not to use the BOLT cutters... LOL.

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use ant-seize on the thread of new clutch cable goin in
also gotta make sure you put that o-ring in the right place
 
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