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[krdr2001@yahoo.com]

Was it a Kawasaki cable ? I had a CC wear out on my A13 at 10k mikes, and had lubed it 3 times , tryed to fit a termanator cable from motion Pro, but the first one was too short, then the second one was too long, and had no liner in it, was very disappointed in MPs service, went and got a stock Kawasaki cable, and it fit like a charm... krdr

[guymanbro@excite.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, krdr2001@y... wrote:

> Was it a Kawasaki cable ? I had a CC wear out on my A13 at 10k

mikes, and had lubed it 3 times , tryed to fit a termanator cable from motion Pro, but the first one was too short, then the second one was too long, and had no liner in it, was very disappointed in MPs service, went and got a stock Kawasaki cable, and it fit like a charm... krdr>>> Yup, it's a genuine Kawi replacement..I'll check the part number tomorrow if I still don't have any luck and cross-reference it to buykawasaki.com dat brooklyn bum

[hispeedprc@yahoo.com]

For Sale-1 KL600 Clutch Cable. New in wrapper P/N 54011-1214 (650's are different P/N) $10.00+ship. Hispeedprc@...

[imperial-4776@webtv.net]

My clutch cable snapped on me the other day, this is the first time I have had a clutch cable break ever. It was right where the ball fits into the housing on the small arm on top of the right hand side of the engine. This ever happen to anyone else on the list ? My bike is a 2000 model, its all covered by warranty, but never the less, I'm still shocked that one of these cables actually snapped. I do oil my cables and chain. Dave Salem OR KLR650 Green SpitFire

[TLrydr@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/28/02 9:40:41 PM EST, imperial-4776@... writes: << This ever happen to anyone else on the list ? >> Not me, I oil my KLR clutch cable about twice a year, But i have heard Fred has a super duper clutch cable, bigger and better than stock, I may have to get one before my Mescan ride, Mike

[monahanwb]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., imperial-4776@w... wrote:

> > My clutch cable snapped on me the other day, this is the first time

I

> have had a clutch cable break ever.

A virgin. Back in the 60s and 70s it was routine.

[Guest]

> My clutch cable snapped on me the other day, this is the first time I > have had a clutch cable break ever. It was right where the ball fits > into the housing on the small arm on top of the right hand side of the > engine. > > This ever happen to anyone else on the list ?

Yep. It's either #2 or #3 of things that will happen to a KLR-650. The shift lever breaking is #1, then it's a tossup between the clutch cable and the tweety exhaust. I've had all three. Come to think of it, you should have seen the wheelie as I was just revving up to take off from a stoplight in first when it snapped! I still have no idea how I got the thing back down without wrecking.

[Allan Patton]

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]

[Devon Jarvis]

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 >

[Allan Patton]

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

----- Original Message ----- From: "Devon Jarvis" To: "KLR650 group" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 7:47 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] clutch cable > 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/ > >