Clutch cable aggravation
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Clutch cable aggravation
Last night I was trying to install my Motion Pro clutch cable replacement and ran into some fitment problems. It appears to be about three inches shorter than the one it came with. I have no idea if the one I was replacing is OEM, but it was plenty long. When I tried to run the new one, it came up short. I bought the online manual, but it doesn't show the correct route for the cable. My KDX has higher handlebars, but surely that doesn't make THAT much difference. I checked the part number and it is correct for a '95 KDX 200.
Any suggestions and/or does anyone have a diagram of the correct routing for the clutch cable? Gracias.
Any suggestions and/or does anyone have a diagram of the correct routing for the clutch cable? Gracias.
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Since you have altered the design by adding higher bars, you might want to remove the tank, and headlight and do some experimenting with the routing. It usually is not rocket science, but it can make a difference if your cable length is barely long enough. Make sure you observe/inspect the cable routing closely as you turn the bars lock to lock to make sure that the cable is not getting pinched or pulled by other items.
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That's good advice, right thar.gregp wrote:Since you have altered the design by adding higher bars, you might want to remove the tank, and headlight and do some experimenting with the routing. It usually is not rocket science, but it can make a difference if your cable length is barely long enough. Make sure you observe/inspect the cable routing closely as you turn the bars lock to lock to make sure that the cable is not getting pinched or pulled by other items.
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Did you put it side by side with your old one?
There's no way mine would ever fit even if it were half an inch to short
There's no way mine would ever fit even if it were half an inch to short
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Being it came with the bars, I just ordered the replacement that was listed. Might not have been a good idea. I will do as you have suggested and see if the route can be improved. I believe it can.gregp wrote:Since you have altered the design by adding higher bars, you might want to remove the tank, and headlight and do some experimenting with the routing. It usually is not rocket science, but it can make a difference if your cable length is barely long enough. Make sure you observe/inspect the cable routing closely as you turn the bars lock to lock to make sure that the cable is not getting pinched or pulled by other items.
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I've got a motion pro cable and 2" bar risers
If I ever have it off the bike I'll measure it
If I ever have it off the bike I'll measure it
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