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Message started by Tonydtiger1971 on 12/23/09 at 13:52:31

Title: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by Tonydtiger1971 on 12/23/09 at 13:52:31

Just got back from a pretty long ride through the mountains here and noticed it was getting harder and harder to change gears. When I pulled into the house, I took a look and noticed the clutch cable was hanging on by one of the several strands that make the cable. Can you tell me if there is a way to attach the cables again or do I need to replace the whole cable?

BTW - the gravel they use here when the roads ice make it worse than driving on a dirt road.

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by Paladin. on 12/23/09 at 14:09:32

I would replace the cable, it's not that expensive. Tie/tape a string to the old, pull the cable out while pulling the string into it's place. Tie the new cable to the string, pull it back in. No need to remove anything. (unless the little bend over keeper-in-position tabs are too tight -- but it's worth a try!)

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by prechermike on 12/23/09 at 14:54:32

Somewhere there is a thread about oiling the clutch and brake cables. Rubberband a ziplock baggie to the top ends and put in some oil. Tie them up and let the oil run down the inside of the cables. It really does make a difference.

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by Tonydtiger1971 on 12/23/09 at 14:55:46

It doesn't come with the outside cover? rats!!!

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by verslagen1 on 12/23/09 at 15:08:08

Cables include the sheath and ends

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by BurnPgh on 12/23/09 at 15:41:41

oiling wont do much with a nearly snapped cable. Id replace it and oil it with heavy oil right away then again every spring. Theyre only about $15.

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by prechermike on 12/23/09 at 17:42:14

2215120E300708600 wrote:

oiling wont do much with a nearly snapped cable. Id replace it and oil it with heavy oil right away then again every spring. Theyre only about $15.

That's wbat I meant. Oiling will help those without nearly snapped cables.

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by Tonydtiger1971 on 12/23/09 at 17:50:40

LOL, Thanks for all the help, I think I'll have to run to the store tomorrow and pick one up. 22.00 here, I might look online.

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/24/09 at 06:56:44

6354534F714649210 wrote:

oiling wont do much with a nearly snapped cable. Id replace it and oil it with heavy oil right away then again every spring. Theyre only about $15.

Well, someone apparently dont know beans about OIL. You use the Right oil & it'll FIX them little busted wires in the cable & it'll be Good as NEW.

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by bill67 on 12/24/09 at 07:29:56

I use sewing machine oil,Its the best mending oil you can buy :)

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by prechermike on 12/24/09 at 08:15:17

3B3035356F6E590 wrote:

I use sewing machine oil,Its the best mending oil you can buy :)

Bil, does klotz make sewing machine oil? ;)

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by bill67 on 12/24/09 at 08:27:12

The best high performance sewing machine oil,KLOTZ

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by prechermike on 12/24/09 at 08:42:53

5E5550500A0B3C0 wrote:

The best high performance sewing machine oil,KLOTZ

:D :D

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by Charon on 12/24/09 at 09:31:05

I figured Seafoam to fix it, Klotz to keep it from happening again.

Title: Re: CLUTCH CABLE
Post by bill67 on 12/24/09 at 12:25:34

Charon your starting to come up with some pretty good ideas since you've been here for a while. 8-)