HiMile14
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posted October 23, 2011 07:07 AM
Clutch Cable Question
Good Day All,
Over the last 15 years I have owned bikes with hydraulic Clutches. I was reading about the new Ninja 650 having a "Easier-pull clutch cable design for reduced fatigue and enhanced control".
My question for those who have bikes with pull clutches how long do pull Clutches last? When I owned my 93 Ninja 600 I was told to replace the clutch cable every 50K with normal use but I really don't know if this is good advice.
Thanks Rob
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Hellmutt
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posted October 23, 2011 11:52 AM
As long as you're lubing the cable regularly and keep it adjusted properly, it should last a long time - but cables aren't that expensive so if you'd rather replace it sooner.....have at it.
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HiMile14
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posted October 23, 2011 03:07 PM
Thanks,
It's interesting to me how much things change when your not paying attention. When I bought the VFR all I kept hearing was how the Early VFR's were Flawed and how I was buying a problem. I still get questions from people who seem to believe that motorcycles do not last nearly as long as cars.
Rob
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zx12mark
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posted October 23, 2011 05:31 PM
o.k. here ya go.FACTS.i power lubed my cables on my 2000 zx12r since new 1 time a year.the clutch cable lasted 9 years and 46000 miles.but i have a dale walker ps3 electric push button powershifter on it also that has over 10,000 shifts on it with out using the clutch...........
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HiMile14
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posted October 23, 2011 06:35 PM
Thanks Mark,
Sounds like the advice I was given was reasonable.
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