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Mar 24, 2008 | 02:50 PM

pjtj2000

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Need help

My clutch cable broke on me today, the cable broke up by the lever on the handlebar.
I was wondering, can that be fixed without replacing the whole cable again?
The cable is only 6 months old.
Any advice...
Thanks

Mar 24, 2008 | 02:52 PM

jpowell490

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From: Johnson City, TN

RE: Need help

short answer? nope

Mar 24, 2008 | 02:52 PM

Terp84Alum

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RE: Need help

No. Unfortunately, you have to replace it. How did it break? How did the last one break?

Mar 24, 2008 | 02:54 PM

pjtj2000

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RE: Need help

This cable was a replacement for the stock cable when I put on my apes.
So this is the 1st cable I broke.

Thanks for the info guys.

Mar 24, 2008 | 02:57 PM

Thumper26

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RE: Need help

There's really no "fixing" cables. How on earth did it break so fast?

If you keep the bike outside, lube your cables at least once a week. When you install the new one, make sure all bends are sweeping and gentle to avoid any kinks and internal abrasion. A new cable SHOULD last you a good long while!