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Re: Clutch Cable
Reply #15 - 05/08/05 at 08:38:39

Paladin. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

Gremlins! I don't have a Gremlin Bell!

I actually don't mind the Gremlins -- everything breaks eventually, and my Gremlins seem to be considerate enough to break things when and where I am not totally up a creek. This time it was 800 yards from the house on a non-urgent run.

I don't need a Gremlin Bell, I have a Troll.

FYI Trols are even worse. The only thing that stops them f*&*ng with your bike is to burn/cremate the d%%m b%$#$#ts

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Clutch Cable Reply #16 - 05/08/05 at 09:23:23 Yeah, I believe I will add clutch, throttle and front brake cables to my road spares kit fairly soon.
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LondonThing Full Member 2005 No Login Offline Posts: 158 London UK Gender:	Re: Clutch Cable Reply #17 - 05/08/05 at 16:43:47 I had the AA man out to me once with a snaped throtle cable. He had a huge kit of sleeves, cable and end conectors of various sizes, I WANT A KIT LIKE THAT... but darn me if i can find one
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Re: Clutch Cable
Reply #18 - 05/08/05 at 19:34:35

Savage_Rob wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

Yeah, I believe I will add clutch, throttle and front brake cables to my road spares kit fairly soon.

Looks like ronayers is $18 buck or so - ++ shipping - so batch up some stuff -
but what is a front brake cable used for? -Ishould read brake line i bet - and that's sure not a bad idea for any length of trip

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Re: Clutch Cable
Reply #19 - 05/09/05 at 07:08:01

I meant rear brake. Sorry. The cable used with the front brake just actuates the brake light. The cables cost slightly less at RonAyers.com than at BikeBandit.com (as is the case with most OEM parts for this bike). However, I priced the rear brake cable and it's $43.65. I think I'll just keep the clutch and throttle as spares and should the rear brake cable go, I'll limp along with the front brake (which is primary anyway) until I can get to a dealer and get the rear one replaced.

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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: Clutch Cable Reply #20 - 05/09/05 at 22:14:27 While you are at it, replace the stock front brake hose with a GOOD braided stainless steel unit. Rubber is for tires, NOT brake systems. You'll definitely notice a difference. I recommend Russel or Goodridge brands. -WD
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Clutch Cable Reply #21 - 05/10/05 at 05:41:54 Plannin' on that but saving it for when I bleed the brakes later this summer.
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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: Clutch Cable Reply #22 - 05/10/05 at 09:40:10 I use stainless hose front and back, the front hose let me go to a 11mm master cylinder from the std. 12.7. Clive W
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Re: Clutch Cable
Reply #23 - 05/31/05 at 23:27:56

Paladin. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

"... Downshift clutchless to neutral, pull to a stop. Check it out -- the cable at the lever end is frayed and unattached. Figure without a clutch it would be rough stopping at traffic lights, so I scoot the bike forward give it a little gas slap it into first, ride home, garage it and take the Beetle to the store.

Well... tonight I went to the grocery store, and was getting ready to head home. Had it in 1st gear with the clutch in, then all of a sudden, it popped into first and stalled out. My first thought was the clutch cable so I checked that out. Still in one piece, no fraying, etc. Something went out in the clutch. So I just shifted into neutral, started it up, and rode home VERY carefully, shifting without the clutch. Yes, it can be done but definitely not recommended. Just let off the throttle somewhat when you shift. It worked for me. Going on a business trip and will be back Saturday. I'll worry 'bout it then!

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