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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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if it was mine a pair of vise grips on both parts and tightin
yes thats aftermarket
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBikeDave

Is this crazy or what?

A clutch cable of questionable dependability/quailty is something I wouldn't mess with. Wouldn't want to be out in the boondocks somewhere and have it fail, and you have already mentioned that it goes out of adjustment easily.

If it were me I would yank off that aftermarket POS, install a cable made for the bike, adjust it, and forget about it for the next 40,000+ miles...



 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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OldFenderGuy I think that is the best advice. Aftermarket POS.... Idiots! lol

Thanks for all the responses
 
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Doesn't look like a HD part to me. I think you have an aftermarket cable there.
 
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