Clutch Cable
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Clutch Cable
Guys,
I am having some clutch cable issues. It is very sticky when at full throw. I have lubricated it in the past but this time I cannot get it to be smooth.
I have tried all the different types of lubricants suggested here on the site ( Inox, dryslide and harley lube), however I think I will just swap the cable.
I have 12: PY monkey bars, and I don't know what length cable I received back in 2013.
-- What length and brand to get
+6, +8, +10 ?
Magnum or Barmnett?
Just want to be safe and get it working smoothly again.
Gary
I am having some clutch cable issues. It is very sticky when at full throw. I have lubricated it in the past but this time I cannot get it to be smooth.
I have tried all the different types of lubricants suggested here on the site ( Inox, dryslide and harley lube), however I think I will just swap the cable.
I have 12: PY monkey bars, and I don't know what length cable I received back in 2013.
-- What length and brand to get
+6, +8, +10 ?
Magnum or Barmnett?
Just want to be safe and get it working smoothly again.
Gary
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I have stock bars, but changed to a Diamondback, which is just wonderful! To find the length of your current cable simply tape a piece of string along it, in convenient places, then remove and measure! When buying a new cable make sure you have easy curves, not tight cramped ones.
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Cramped cable was the problem for me
Great tip. Went out to check the alignment of my cable after reading your comment/reply to the Thread question because I was experiencing a sticky cable also.
Cut the tie-wraps off to let the cable hang as free as possible, then operated the clutch and sure enough - the clutch was a smooth as silk. Very noticeable difference. The previous alignment had a bend the cable did not like. Re-positioned the cable and tied it off at different point.
Cut the tie-wraps off to let the cable hang as free as possible, then operated the clutch and sure enough - the clutch was a smooth as silk. Very noticeable difference. The previous alignment had a bend the cable did not like. Re-positioned the cable and tied it off at different point.
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