Changing brake / clutch cables..any pointers?
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Road Master
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Changing brake / clutch cables..any pointers?
I'm doing a bar swap on my 2010 SG right now and i'm gonna upgrade my clutch and front brake lines... i ordered some Magnum lines.. I Wanted to know if you guys had any pointers or tips on how to do this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks boys...be well... ride safe
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks boys...be well... ride safe
Road Master
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
gonna keep an eye on this one as I'm going to change clutch cable this weekend....
What I've learned so far from reading through threads:
- What first response was...put bike on 2x4 and lean over to save fluid
- don't necessarily need to take exhaust off, just cut down an allen wrench to fit between. if you do, hit the bolts with PB blaster for 2-3 days each day before hand.
- replace gasket
- don't need to disassemble the ramp and ball (i don't think...)
- need to apply some kind of lube to the new cable (still looking for what that is)
it seems fairly easy....looking forward to it to see what i can jack up
good luck.
steve
What I've learned so far from reading through threads:
- What first response was...put bike on 2x4 and lean over to save fluid
- don't necessarily need to take exhaust off, just cut down an allen wrench to fit between. if you do, hit the bolts with PB blaster for 2-3 days each day before hand.
- replace gasket
- don't need to disassemble the ramp and ball (i don't think...)
- need to apply some kind of lube to the new cable (still looking for what that is)
it seems fairly easy....looking forward to it to see what i can jack up
good luck.
steve
Cruiser
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From: Plano, TX
HEAVY DUTY clip ring pliers. The normal ones you get will just bend, that clip ring is huge.
I was told not to lubricate my clutch line, I got a barnett one with teflon coating. I don't know if the magnum is teflon or not.
Get speed bleeders or a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes. I used the vacuum pump and it took about 3 minutes to bleed my front brakes by myself.
I was told not to lubricate my clutch line, I got a barnett one with teflon coating. I don't know if the magnum is teflon or not.
Get speed bleeders or a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes. I used the vacuum pump and it took about 3 minutes to bleed my front brakes by myself.
Road Master
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
[quote=sedouglas;9618805]I was told not to lubricate my clutch line, I got a barnett one with teflon coating. I don't know if the magnum is teflon or not.
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ok...that's good. I bought a barnett one from J&P..didn't ask them about it, i only saw the video that someone posted on here where they added some lubricant.
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ok...that's good. I bought a barnett one from J&P..didn't ask them about it, i only saw the video that someone posted on here where they added some lubricant.
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Road Master
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From: new jersey
i have V&H Dresser Duals so i think the stacked head pipes are gonna ruin the chance of me NOT having to pull at least some of the exhaust.
I'm assuming i'll need a new tranny gasket once i pull that cover????
I'm assuming i'll need a new tranny gasket once i pull that cover????
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From: Indiana
gonna keep an eye on this one as I'm going to change clutch cable this weekend....
What I've learned so far from reading through threads:
- What first response was...put bike on 2x4 and lean over to save fluid
- don't necessarily need to take exhaust off, just cut down an allen wrench to fit between. if you do, hit the bolts with PB blaster for 2-3 days each day before hand.
- replace gasket
- don't need to disassemble the ramp and ball (i don't think...)
- need to apply some kind of lube to the new cable (still looking for what that is)
it seems fairly easy....looking forward to it to see what i can jack up
good luck.
steve
What I've learned so far from reading through threads:
- What first response was...put bike on 2x4 and lean over to save fluid
- don't necessarily need to take exhaust off, just cut down an allen wrench to fit between. if you do, hit the bolts with PB blaster for 2-3 days each day before hand.
- replace gasket
- don't need to disassemble the ramp and ball (i don't think...)
- need to apply some kind of lube to the new cable (still looking for what that is)
it seems fairly easy....looking forward to it to see what i can jack up
good luck.
steve
Do you have abs?
Last edited by Nightrain04; Apr 4, 2012 at 03:08 PM.
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Road Master
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This is pretty spot on. Just did mine over the weekend. On my magnum clutch cable it said not to lube it. The gasket is about $5 at the dealer. Make sure you put the lever end together first. I was able to get it hooked on the tranny side without disassembling the ball and ramp.
Do you have abs?
Do you have abs?
???? What is the "ball and ramp" ???
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