New clutch cable, what a difference!

[KEITH KRAUSE]

It took 22 years but my clutch cable finally gave up. It's only the second one I've had on the bike. The first one broke after 2 years.
I always kept it lubed and properly adjusted and it was routed correctly.
The clutch pull was pretty stiff and when I re-built the clutch (welded basket, new damper springs, plates and clutch springs) I hoped the pull would be a little easier. It did'nt change.
Well, I put in the new cable, same routing and lubed it like I always do.
Pulled it in and 8O ! Nice!!! It is so much easier to pull in now, you would'nt believe it. I pulled the old cable out of it's sheath and could'nt find any obvious wear. I guess over time the friction slowly increases and you never realize it.
So if your clutch is stiff, don't be so quick to blame the clutch.
It might just be an old $20 cable.

[Anonymous]

Been there with that one, and I didn't suspect it was the cable either. Wierd how you can overlook the simplest things :?

[saaz]

Plus newer cables seem to have a lot better internal sheathing..last longer and smoother.

[Anonymous]

Source of new clutch cable?

Hi, thanks for your post. I've got an '82 650G that I've been riding around the backroads of upstate NY, put a thou on it since I bought it last fall (16K) miles, picked it up for $425, had a new electronic electrical system and gel battery put in and a thorough safety going over by the mechanic. Now she needs "cosmeticizing" over the winter for next spring...and a new clutch cable...mine's so stiff my left forearm is beginning to look like Der Gubernator's (Mr. Schwarzenegger)8O


Could you tell me a good source of supply for a new cable like you describe?

Thanks a lot.

Jim

[KEITH KRAUSE]

I got my new clutch cable at the Suzuki dealer. I usually prefer genuine parts.

[Anonymous]

great, thanks!

[first timer]

sky where in upstate are you from?

ryan