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Matrim
| Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 10:36 am: |
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Haven’t been on here in a while, guess that means no problems Anyone got an extra x1 clutch cable laying around they want to sell? Or could anyone point me in the direction of a quality replacement? Thanks, mine just sheared at the adjustment bolts, bout time I guess. |
Ratbuell
| Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 05:21 pm: |
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I always use the OEM. Make sure to lube the ferrule at the clutch lever end so it doesn't bind and eventually break from lever action. Also, make sure to put an O-ring under the head at the primary case to prevent oil leaks. And DO NOT over-tighten it - can't tell you how many brand new cables I've busted by going "just this much more" and snapped it off in the case. Trust the O-ring. Maybe some thread sealant and/or loctite. Last thing, put a couple zip ties on the rubber cover at the adjuster, to keep them tight and help prevent water intrusion. |
Williamscottrobertson
| Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 09:30 pm: |
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All good suggestions by rat. Stay away from the steel braided ones by motion pro or bikemaster. I had two leak at the sheath into the fitting. I’d suggest OEM. I’ve heard good things about the barnett cable. No personal experience. |
Rtlll
| Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 09:43 am: |
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Hi Kevin, PM sent, have a couple used clutch cables available. Thanks, Rick |
Matrim
| Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 10:15 am: |
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Thanks for all the info guys! Good to know about the steel braided ones... was kinda eyeing those for no particular reason. Do any of you have the part number for the o-ring or can I just find one at a hardware store? I imagine mine is due for a swap out. Incoming PM Rick |
Gmaple
| Posted on Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 07:21 pm: |
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Lubing cables is a good idea but wont prevent the cable from braking on our Buells. The clutch pull places a bend moment which stresses the strands. Best thing to do is to keep an eye on the cable and If any broken strands are observed replace immediately. I have 3 tubers and have had to do the no clutch disengagement ride home on 2 of them. Very challenging. |
Xldevil
| Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2019 - 01:58 pm: |
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I can recommend cables by https://www.motionpro.com/c/cables Ride them on my Cyclone for years without issues. (Message edited by Xldevil on September 01, 2019) |
Xldevil
| Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2019 - 02:01 pm: |
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O-ring is OEM p/nr 11179 outside 12.66 millimeters inside 7,94 millimeters thickness 2,65 millimeters http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/785912.html |
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