BeastieSSSC Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 so my clutch cable finally broke just like how everyone told me it would. Is someone available to help me do it today at my apartment where my bike is sitting on the sidewalk? Let me know if you can asap, Ill supply the beer (good beer that is)Thanks!Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 what street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieSSSC Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 summit between 13th and 12th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) My clutch cable is half trashed at 6 years, 23,000 miles. I'll be buying a new one before it breaks. Mostly because it's getting hard to pull and it's half way stretched. A new cable is 20 bucks. A lube kit is 20 bucks.edit: oops, that's 8 years... and I mean buy the cable and skip the lube kit. Although I would shoot some lube into even a new cable, if I could. Edited June 29, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 See if Ben is back on the mainland, cheech might be able to help but I'm not sure what his schedual is. I will come play with izzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 My clutch cable is half trashed at 6 years, 23,000 miles. I'll be buying a new one before it breaks. Mostly because it's getting hard to pull and it's half way stretched. A new cable is 20 bucks. A lube kit is 20 bucks.edit: oops, that's 8 years... and I mean buy the cable and skip the lube kit. Although I would shoot some lube into even a new cable, if I could.You had better get one soon, after talking about it for a couple days now, it WILL break right before you get the new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieSSSC Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 when i bought the bike used it was already torn up. It snapped today riding to class to take a test that was a complete joke in itself. Does anyone have something to mild weld with and do a quick fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieSSSC Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 only 6 grand miles on her too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 You had better get one soon, after talking about it for a couple days now, it WILL break right before you get the new one! I just cranked out the adjuster tonight, at the clutch box. First time. Ran out of adjustment at the clutch lever. Past experience says two things. It will break soon enough, and the new cable will be really smooth pull. No reasons to wait. I'll order cable and misc parts this weekend. And the stupid right front turn signal held on with electrical tape and scotch tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 This is what I've been using for cable lube:http://www.google.com/products?q=dri+slide+bike+aid&hl=en&aq=f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 clutch cables...lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 clutch cables...lulzScore: +1 Interceptor -1 Ninja 250I likes my hydraulic clutch on the Hon-duh... If only parts weren't getting hard to get for the old bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) This is what I've been using for cable lube:http://www.google.com/products?q=dri+slide+bike+aid&hl=en&aq=fGood choice. Molybdenum-disulfide is similar to graphite, it will spread down the cable easily.edit: it's not on the Iron Pony website, argh... where are you buying it locally? Edited June 30, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Good choice. Molybdenum-disulfide is similar to graphite, it will spread down the cable easily.edit: it's not on the Iron Pony website, argh... where are you buying it locally?I got it from Iron Pony about a year ago. I don't know why they don't have it on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 It was close to $20, in case you're wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgsxr1000 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 So did you end up getting that clutch cable fixed? QSL tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman3ski Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 I can help you tonight right after work if you haven't already fixed it. I'm about 10 blocks from you. Message me for my number if you still need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieSSSC Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 ^^^ i didnt get my cable until this morning. I know its a easy fix but i dont have any tools at my apt here. If anyone can swing by today that be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgsxr1000 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Ever get that cable fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 I believe jeepman3ski was able to help him get it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman3ski Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yeah we took care of it on Friday. Took maybe an hour as we both had never done it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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