Need clutch cable return spring

[Guest]

I replaced the clutch cable but the small spring at the bottom was broken, I found one at a bike shop about the same size but is a bit stiffer. Can anyone have an idea of where and what size spring I need ? Of course I threw away the old spring thinking my problem was resolved. Doug

[bwringer]

The spring isn't really necessary. Just go without.

Or look at it this way -- you can replace the cable (new OEM cables are best, Motion Pro/Parts Unlimited cables are questionable -- perhaps that was the problem in the first place) and then keep the springless one for a spare.

[Dougbo]

The spring is needed to pull the cabledown to remove pressure on the clutch rod or whatever it's called.

[Agemax]

The spring is needed to pull the cabledown to remove pressure on the clutch rod or whatever it's called.

no it isn't. it is a very weak spring and all it does is stop the lever from flapping around by adding slight tension to the cable to compensate for the 2-3mm slack you have with a correctly adjusted cable