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#125828 PIG 116 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago   I have the stage iv and heavy clutch was installed. The clutch cable frayed right at the ball that inserts into the clutch lever. They replaced it with another Yamaha braided cable, after about 3000 miles, it has happened again. Is the clutch to heavy for these cables? The housing was chromed, but I didn't see anything that looked like it was snagging on the cable. They are willing to replace again (no joke) but looking for the culprit first.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #125833 RoadstarB (User) Take off work and RIDE, You can work anytime. Gold Boarder Posts: 678 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago   Yep, it's breaking alright,,,,I would definetly check for sharp edges on the handle where the ball inserts. There may even be a protector sleave around the ball, i'm not sure but it would make since. Hope you find out what it is, I really don't think the clutch would be too heavy for the cable....my old HD had a really heavy clutch and I never had that problem.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #125839 PIG 116 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago   I didn't think it should break either, luckily it went before I went riding last weekend. I used a stock one which does have a protective piece around the ball, but the braided one does not. Hmmm   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #125843 RoadstarB (User) Take off work and RIDE, You can work anytime. Gold Boarder Posts: 678 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago   Is there anyway to remove the protection piece and install it on the braided one?...I know it is probably too late to install it on the one that is fraying but it would be worth the try before buying a new cable.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #125844 PIG 116 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago   Just what I was thinking, will try it tomm.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #125862 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 10751 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago   I have a SS braided cable with the Barnett spring (very stiff) for quite some time and cable is like new. I'd check the area where it fraying ... you may have a sharp edge. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #127087 APE HANGIN WOLF (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 2 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   I've just recently had my clutch cable snap at the ball also. My cable was only two months old. I had a shop put Apes on my bike so I did'nt get to see the protective cover on the original looked like. Could you kinda give me an idea of what it looks like? Is it just like a plastic cover? Has anyone noticed that Roadstar clutches are alot stiffer then other bikes or is it just me?   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #127093 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4315 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   you gotta grease that little barrel once in a while so it can rotate in the socket instead of the wire bending back and forth..,,   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #128656 roaddaddy (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Re:Clutch cable breaking? 1 Month, 1 Week ago   I've lost two cables. Bottom line is factory cables suck. I've had Barnett clutch plates ,springs and cable for 40k miles and the look and work great. I still carry a cable saver in my tools anyway, ya never know when your riding partner might need one.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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