Replacing the clutch cable: Difference between revisions

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[[Category:Clutch & Transmission]]

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If, while doing a routine check, you happen to notice this, consider yourself lucky. Other ways of telling it's time for a new clutch cable include the clutch just not feeling “right” while shifting. Snapping mid-shift is probably the most popular indicator.

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Needless to say, this clutch cable needed to be replaced.

==Stuff you need==

First, have the new cable on hand. This one was from Kawasaki.

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==Taking stuff off the bike==

First, remove the seat. In case you didn't know, the latch is released by the key on the left side panel, just below the seat.

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==Removing the cable/installing the new one==

Next, you need to loosen both cable adjusters before you can remove the old cable.

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Now you need to adjust the new cable, since both adjusters are loose. The handle bar adjuster should still be backed all the way off. Adjust the clutch end first.

==Adjusting the new cable==

Now you need to [[Adjusting the clutch cable|adjust the new cable]], since both adjusters are loose. The handle bar adjuster should still be backed all the way off. Adjust the clutch end first.

Make sure the clutch lever (at the engine) is pushed up, removing any play from the lever.

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Once you are satisfied with the adjustment, double check the cable routing. There should be no binding or pulling of the cable when the handlebars are turned.

==Putting everything back together==

Reinstall the fuel tank, making sure the lugs on the bottom of the tank engage the bushings on the frame.

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 [[Category:Clutch & Transmission]]
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 If, while doing a routine check, you happen to notice this, consider yourself lucky. Other ways of telling it's time for a new clutch cable include the clutch just not feeling “right” while shifting. Snapping mid-shift is probably the most popular indicator.
 [[Image:fray2w.jpg|170px]]
 Needless to say, this clutch cable needed to be replaced.
+==Stuff you need==
 First, have the new cable on hand. This one was from Kawasaki.
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 [[Image:2tools.jpg|170px]]
+==Taking stuff off the bike==
 First, remove the seat. In case you didn't know, the latch is released by the key on the left side panel, just below the seat.
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 [[Image:12tankoff.jpg|170px]]
+==Removing the cable/installing the new one==
 Next, you need to loosen both cable adjusters before you can remove the old cable.
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 [[Image:22wiretienew.jpg|170px]]
-Now you need to adjust the new cable, since both adjusters are loose. The handle bar adjuster should still be backed all the way off. Adjust the clutch end first.
+==Adjusting the new cable==
+Now you need to [[Adjusting the clutch cable|adjust the new cable]], since both adjusters are loose. The handle bar adjuster should still be backed all the way off. Adjust the clutch end first.
 Make sure the clutch lever (at the engine) is pushed up, removing any play from the lever.
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 Once you are satisfied with the adjustment, double check the cable routing. There should be no binding or pulling of the cable when the handlebars are turned.
+==Putting everything back together==
 Reinstall the fuel tank, making sure the lugs on the bottom of the tank engage the bushings on the frame.