.png "Powered by vBulletin")
Had my clutch cable break on my 1978 GS750 while on a ride yesterday. I went to my local cycle salvage and got a Suzuki cable from an unknown bike possibly a GS550 or something smaller since the cable is slightly shorter but has the same ends on it. I figured this would work out fine since I am running clubman bars and the old cable that I had broke was a little on the long side. Got the new cable installed and with my adjustment screws maxed out I can't seem to get it tight enough. It seems that the protective cover on the cable is slightly shorter allowing for too much play on the ends where it is exposed. I think I tried every combination of adjustment and it seems to be moving the arm for the clutch but there is no snap in the hand lever and it just kind of flops around. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna just need to get the correct GS750 cable but that's going to take at least week. Anyone know of any tips or tricks or anything I could be missing? Perfect riding weather this weekend and I am missing out big time.
-
-
Set both adjusters (one at the lever and one going into the sprocket cover) as loose as possible. Then adjust the helix (I don't know why it's called that) beneath the small cover on the sprocket cover. The procedure and pics are in the FSM but you loosen the lock nut, unscrew the screw, then screw it back in til you feel resistance. Lock down the nut then adjust at the lever to add some play.Jordan
1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1973 BMW R75/5 -
Do you have the link for the procedure? That was a little hard to follow.Comment
-
Try this...Originally posted by alkswheetinjur View Post
1981 gs650L
"We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben FranklinComment
-
I gotcha I think I'm back in business. Never would have suspected that stud to be an adjustment screw. Thank you very much for the help.Comment
-
I may have spoke too soon. Not sure if related but my kickstart is no longer working. What did I do now?Comment
Comment