bohn armor

[Devon Jarvis]

I keep my spare clutch cable in my tool pack, in a ziplock and already greased (usually I use WD-40 but to keep it from rusting inside the bag...). One of the reasons I refuse to patronize the dealer I bought my bike from, is they don't even stock clutch cables. I called when I was looking for a spare, and I was told they would have to order it, week to ten days. Devon Allan Patton wrote:

> > Thanks for the advice Devon and Marshall. > > The hydraulic clutch idea is good, but I would have to order it. Think what > I'll do is call around to Kawasaki dealers to try to find one today. Maybe I > should buy two and zip tie them together like dirt bike riders do. > > I've got a lunch scheduled for tomorrow, about 400 mile round trip. Those > guys will give me crap if I show up on a twin cylinder bike, so I'd like to > be able to find one today. > > Allan A14 > > > > You put 55,000mi on your '00 KLR650? I'm impressed, I've got 18,000 on > > my '01 and I thought that was a lot of riding. > > > > Cables are a wear'n'tear item, if you really meant to type 55,000mi then > > pay for another stock cable, the bike will probably fall apart before > > the next one breaks. > > > > If you meant 5,500 mi, you either got a defective cable, or you need to > > keep the pivots lubricated more. Also check for clean alignment where > > the cable goes into the fittings on either end. > > > > Devon > > > > > > Allan Patton wrote: > > > > > > My clutch cable broke. The bottom end pulled off. Fortunately, I was > only twenty miles away and headed for home, so I didn't have to stop. > > > > > > So, does anybody make a replacement cable that is better than the > original? I don't want to have to replace this thing every 55,000 miles. > First there was the shifter, now this. What else could possibly go wrong? > > > > > > Allan A14 > > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ > courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[klxrider@webtv.net]

Seems someone posted once that they tied a spare cable to the OE one and vibration caused holes to be rubbed in the outer case of the spare cable. Then again, could be the lack of coffee causing halucinations of the brain cells. Marshall in Shreveport, La '95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (to honor those who served)

[dooden]

Dont ask.... for you might receive... Dooden

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Allan Patton" wrote: > My clutch cable broke. The bottom end pulled off. Fortunately, I was only twenty miles away and headed for home, so I didn't have to stop. > > So, does anybody make a replacement cable that is better than the original? I don't want to have to replace this thing every 55,000 miles. First there was the shifter, now this. What else could possibly go wrong? > > Allan A14 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Allan Patton]

I called five dealers, no one has a cable. So I have one ordered, should have it tomorrow afternoon. I carry a spare shift lever now, guess I should carry a cable also. I know what you mean about dealers. I won't go to the nearest dealer, haven't in almost 20 years. He was a jerk then, and from what I hear, he still is. Allan A14

----- Original Message ----- From: "Devon Jarvis" To: "KLR650 group" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] clutch cable > I keep my spare clutch cable in my tool pack, in a ziplock and already > greased (usually I use WD-40 but to keep it from rusting inside the > bag...). > > One of the reasons I refuse to patronize the dealer I bought my bike > from, is they don't even stock clutch cables. I called when I was > looking for a spare, and I was told they would have to order it, week to > ten days. > > Devon >

[ATO137528@aol.com]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... When in need of a clutch cable, the ONE thing to do is to call Frad at Arrowhead and get him to send you one of the "upgrade" cables. I think it is the "Terminator" one. I installed one a while back and the difference is unbelievable! No kidding, I never use more then two fingers on the clutch now. It's that much better. Lamar A14

[TLrydr@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/19/02 12:12:34 PM Central Standard Time, ATO137528@... writes:

> . I think it is the "Terminator" one.

Thanks, I gonna call Fred and order one with my F sprocket, I would hate to have a cable break in Mexico, Shipping alone would be big $ , Like dodo, i mean Doodn i am cheap, LOL Mike williams Rocket Scientist Nuclear Pulverization Lab [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[James L. Miller Jr.]

I've got one tie wrapped to the original, just waiting..... Of course, karmic prophylaxis prevents anything from happening to the stock one until I pull the spare off. Reason I carry spare everything. Unsprung weight my ass, I've got enough SPRUNG stuff to keep the bike flat on the ground millerized slow day at work

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., TLrydr@a... wrote: > In a message dated 11/19/02 12:12:34 PM Central Standard Time, > ATO137528@a... writes: > > > > . I think it is the "Terminator" one. > > Thanks, I gonna call Fred and order one with my F sprocket, I would hate > to have a cable break in Mexico, Shipping alone would be big $ , Like dodo, > i mean Doodn i am cheap, LOL > Mike williams > Rocket Scientist > Nuclear Pulverization Lab > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Charles Marsh]

I have noticed my clutch becoming harder to operate so I lubed it today with aero-lube and greased the pivot points today. Have not noticed any difference. I guess it is time to get a new cable. Does anyone have a favorite place to get these? I am not on good terms with my local dealer since I told the service manager he should fire his mechanics and go back to the wrences himself. I cant imagine why that irritated him. LOL

[Krgrife@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/7/04 2:47:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, txbiker@... writes:

> I have noticed my clutch becoming harder to operate so I lubed it > today with aero-lube and greased the pivot points today. Have not > noticed any difference. I guess it is time to get a new cable. Does > anyone have a favorite place to get these? I am not on good terms > with my local dealer since I told the service manager he should fire > his mechanics and go back to the wrences himself. I cant imagine why > that irritated him. LOL

Just installed one today, Motion Pro part # 03-0204. Available through any M/C shop. Kurt Grife [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Stu]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Charles Marsh" wrote:

> I have noticed my clutch becoming harder to operate so I lubed it > today with aero-lube and greased the pivot points today. Have not > noticed any difference. I guess it is time to get a new cable. Does > anyone have a favorite place to get these? I am not on good terms > with my local dealer since I told the service manager he should fire > his mechanics and go back to the wrences himself. I cant imagine why > that irritated him. LOL

I'd suggest taking the cable clear off the bike and hosing it out real well maybe with some WD40. I believe that the clutch cable just calls for cleaning, not lubing. You do have a cable lube tool, right? In my experience, clutch cables don't get harder to pull as they wear out, what usually happens is that they fray at either end. Have you greased the pivot point on your clutch lever recently? I'm betting that you have a pinched / kinked clutch cable somewhere, or it's misaligned on top of your right hand engine cover... Most times, it's some really basic simple stuff giving you grief, and you don't have to tear apart your motor or throw wads of money at it to fix the problem, right Mr. Morphew? If I'm wrong, you can't go wrong with Fred at Arrowhead. http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com Prompt shipping, and never sends an incorrect part. You can definitely depend on good ol' Freddie. Good Luck CA Stu