clutch cable setup
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clutch cable setup
having difficulty with my clutch cable cant belive im struggling with this,
I installed a new cable as the old one has had it and it seems as though the new cable is too big, With both adjusters at the clutch and handlebar lever i only just get a ok clutch freeplay, could still do with being tighter
here are some pics can someone confirm the cable is set right by the engine ?
I am sorry if i am posting a lot of stupid questions but my bike has been in peices for 4 months and i am really trying to get it setup properly
Thanks
I installed a new cable as the old one has had it and it seems as though the new cable is too big, With both adjusters at the clutch and handlebar lever i only just get a ok clutch freeplay, could still do with being tighter
here are some pics can someone confirm the cable is set right by the engine ?
I am sorry if i am posting a lot of stupid questions but my bike has been in peices for 4 months and i am really trying to get it setup properly
Thanks
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Re: clutch cable setup
i recall that the H and L clutch cables are a different length, are you sure you have been sent the correct one?
UK ZXR400 L3 (1993) - Fully restored and on the roads, my green beast!
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Re: clutch cable setup
The listing says 1989-2003
105cm Outer Cable / 112cm Inner Cable
i think i may have the wrong cable ringing cradleys now to find out
105cm Outer Cable / 112cm Inner Cable
i think i may have the wrong cable ringing cradleys now to find out
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Re: clutch cable setup
rung cradleys they have confirmed there are 2 different sizes so i have ordered a cable for the l model and hope it works
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Re: clutch cable setup
haha no way, i got one right
cable you need for L model is (according to microfiche) 54011-1273, the H cable is (according to microfiche) 54011-1291...
cable you need for L model is (according to microfiche) 54011-1273, the H cable is (according to microfiche) 54011-1291...
UK ZXR400 L3 (1993) - Fully restored and on the roads, my green beast!
JPN ZXR250 A2 (1990) - Revs to 19,200rpm... 'nuff said
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Re: clutch cable setup
iv ordered the l model cable but still the cable i originnaly bought was for 1989-2003 so im not even sure the kawasaki cable will work but hoping it will as this is the only thing keeping me of the road
the clutch worked fine before i took the engine out but havent touched the clutch, not using the original cable as its so stiff i need molegrips to move the cable
the clutch worked fine before i took the engine out but havent touched the clutch, not using the original cable as its so stiff i need molegrips to move the cable
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Re: clutch cable setup
It's down to the adjustment, my H cable appeared to be way too long when I bought it, adjust it from the bottom first and then adjust from the top accordingly, take out for test ride to make sure its ok
This is what I had to do on mine
I still think mine is far too long but it's been good for a year!
This is what I had to do on mine
I still think mine is far too long but it's been good for a year!
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Re: clutch cable setup
thats what iv done with box adjusters on max there is still loads of freeplay
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Re: clutch cable setup
where did you buy the incorrect cable from, was it from cradleys originally?TheG wrote:iv ordered the l model cable but still the cable i originnaly bought was for 1989-2003 so im not even sure the kawasaki cable will work but hoping it will as this is the only thing keeping me of the road
the clutch worked fine before i took the engine out but havent touched the clutch, not using the original cable as its so stiff i need molegrips to move the cable
UK ZXR400 L3 (1993) - Fully restored and on the roads, my green beast!
JPN ZXR250 A2 (1990) - Revs to 19,200rpm... 'nuff said
JPN ZXR250 A2 (1990) - Revs to 19,200rpm... 'nuff said
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Re: clutch cable setup
it was a aftermarket clutch cable of ebay
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Re: clutch cable setup
Speak to Venhill, they have always supplied my cables
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Re: clutch cable setup
kawasaki cable has arrived set it up and its fine, so the other cable i bought was wrong
last thing i need to check before riding is that the cover for the oil sensor is on correct
It looks as though it needs to be pushed on further can anyone confirm this ? I tried giving it a push but it doesent seem to move
thanks
last thing i need to check before riding is that the cover for the oil sensor is on correct
It looks as though it needs to be pushed on further can anyone confirm this ? I tried giving it a push but it doesent seem to move
thanks
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Re: clutch cable setup
really need help went to go out on bike and it jumps forward and stalls, its not my new cable the freeplay is fine.
google says my clutch has seized as i havent used the bike in 4 months, its got fresh oil in and new filter.
iv tried putting the bike in gear with the engine off and pulled the clutch lever in moving the bike back and forth and i can feel some resistance
i have cable tied the clutch lever so the clutch is pulled in to see if that helps, any suggestions on what to try ? thanks
google says my clutch has seized as i havent used the bike in 4 months, its got fresh oil in and new filter.
iv tried putting the bike in gear with the engine off and pulled the clutch lever in moving the bike back and forth and i can feel some resistance
i have cable tied the clutch lever so the clutch is pulled in to see if that helps, any suggestions on what to try ? thanks
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Re: clutch cable setup
Does it jump forward when you put it in gear? is the side stand down? And is the side stand switch clean and moves freely?