Stupid clutch cable

**ZeroIndex** · 14th May 2006, 22:13

Well.. got back to Hamilton.. and BAM.. my clutch lever goes limp.. GRRRRR another broken clutch cable..

..yup so now I gotta try get a replacement clutch cable.. although i kinda hope the place that repaired it last time will fix it for free, considering the clutch cable only got replaced just under 2 months ago

**Karma** · 14th May 2006, 22:14

Hahahah

What were we saying about Hyosungs?

**ZeroIndex** · 14th May 2006, 22:28

Originally Posted by Weasel

Hahahah

What were we saying about Hyosungs?

I don't know.. what was I saying about Hyosungs?

**inlinefour** · 15th May 2006, 00:43

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

Well.. got back to Hamilton.. and BAM.. my clutch lever goes limp.. GRRRRR another broken clutch cable..

..yup so now I gotta try get a replacement clutch cable.. although i kinda hope the place that repaired it last time will fix it for free, considering the clutch cable only got replaced just under 2 months ago

A bit of preventative maintianance and this will be avioded. A well oiled cable will not break. If you have not oiled the cable and kept in good condition, then "they" would not need to. However if the inner was replaced and its just a fault then yes. Used to snap a few cables as a preteenager until I was shown how to oil a cable using a oil squirt can.

**ZeroIndex** · 15th May 2006, 00:53

Originally Posted by inlinefour

A bit of preventative maintianance and this will be avioded. A well oiled cable will not break. If you have not oiled the cable and kept in good condition, then "they" would not need to. However if the inner was replaced and its just a fault then yes. Used to snap a few cables as a preteenager until I was shown how to oil a cable using a oil squirt can.

dude.. it's still oily as hell.. i had a better look at it, and it was just badly put together.. nothing i coulda done in the 'preventative maintenance' department..

you know how the cable meets the clutch lever with the little cylindral type thing that the clutch cable goes through? it wasn't welded (or whatever they do) properly, and it came out..

**inlinefour** · 15th May 2006, 01:05

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

dude.. it's still oily as hell.. i had a better look at it, and it was just badly put together.. nothing i coulda done in the 'preventative maintenance' department..

you know how the cable meets the clutch lever with the little cylindral type thing that the clutch cable goes through? it wasn't welded (or whatever they do) properly, and it came out..

They crimp them on I believe. Can't say I've ever had a bike cable refurbished. Maybe getting an original cable for your bike would be the go? Had a few made up for the commercial fishing boats I worked on and they where all good.

**ZeroIndex** · 15th May 2006, 01:12

Originally Posted by inlinefour

They crimp them on I believe. Can't say I've ever had a bike cable refurbished. Maybe getting an original cable for your bike would be the go? Had a few made up for the commercial fishing boats I worked on and they where all good.

sorry to sound a bit

, but have you even heard of a Kinetic, let alone seen parts for them?

but yeah, thanks for the 'crimping' advice.. will tell them to do that tomorrow

*Edit: back on the 'refurbished' bit.. i don't think it's fair to pay $30 for a new clutch cable that's gonna break 2 months later..

**inlinefour** · 15th May 2006, 01:15

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

sorry to sound a bit

, but have you even heard of a Kinetic? the bike shop i went to last time actually did a new cable, reason i know, is: the little end (which you say needs to be re-crimped) is slightly smaller than the hole that it fits into..

but yeah, thanks for the 'crimping' advice.. will tell them to do that tomorrow

and I'm the naki. Don't know a thing about your sort of bike eh. Is it the one in your pic? Dunno which one though...

**ZeroIndex** · 15th May 2006, 01:23

Originally Posted by inlinefour

and I'm the naki. Don't know a thing about your sort of bike eh. Is it the one in your pic? Dunno which one though...

yeah, the one without the front fairing is mine..
couldn't help myself with that bmx.. (ghostrider 2) ..i want one..

**Bonez** · 15th May 2006, 05:37

Originally Posted by inlinefour

They crimp them on I believe. Can't say I've ever had a bike cable refurbished. Maybe getting an original cable for your bike would be the go?

Inserting new cables in existing liners is not uncommon. Most good motorcycle workshops do it. Also there are emergency repair kits available like this - http://www.imoto.co.za/maaknplan-1.htm

Cable can eventually frayed at the lever end. I've only had one fail but to be fare the cable was near on 30 years old, which I thought wasn't bad.

**imdying** · 15th May 2006, 09:26

Cables are generally soldered when repaired, not crimped. There's a few secrets to stopping them from pulling out, but it's pretty easy stuff. As an aside, if the cable isn't running straight, it'll snap pretty quickly.

**ZeroIndex** · 15th May 2006, 09:40

Originally Posted by imdying

Cables are generally soldered when repaired, not crimped. There's a few secrets to stopping them from pulling out, but it's pretty easy stuff. As an aside, if the cable isn't running straight, it'll snap pretty quickly.

..ok.. so what are the secrets?

**imdying** · 15th May 2006, 09:43

Aw come on, a niggers gotta make a buck!

**imdying** · 15th May 2006, 10:06

Tell you what though, I'll get a camera at some stage and make a step by step guide. I'll also try to compile a list of places in NZ where you can buy the fittings (although and decent motorcycle shop should carry at least the basics).

**ZeroIndex** · 15th May 2006, 11:13

Originally Posted by imdying

Tell you what though, I'll get a camera at some stage and make a step by step guide. I'll also try to compile a list of places in NZ where you can buy the fittings (although and decent motorcycle shop should carry at least the basics).

meh.. i'll try fix it myself.. does a pair of pliers and a soldering iron sound like a good or very bad idea?