Clutch Cable

[NZDeano]

This is a timely thread for me as I just purchased a new clutch cable to replace one which is fraying because prior to a 1200km ride recently I noticed the clutch activator arm spring was broken. A quick repair was done by bending a new hook end on it and re-attaching. This was a mistake as the slightly increased tension raised the activator up by a couple of mm which caused the top of the cable to rub on the outer where it exits.

[Sin_Tiger]

I used these on old Brits donkeys years ago, some of them lasted a long time in use. Main thing I found was that the end of the cable has to be soldered, that stops the cable fraying and gives the grub screw a better bite.

These days I just run a spare cable in situ, sealed off the ends with heat shrink, not so much faffing around when you have to use it in anger.

[blacktiger]

I've had one of these http://www.missionmx.co.uk/Apico-Cable-Repair-Kit-Info.html?gclid=CKD1pP-puLUCFeTMtAodNwoACg for years. But I too run a spare next to the original on my Tigers.

[Sin_Tiger]

Decent for 5 quid