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Adrian
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 Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: Clutch cable routeing on a K1100LT |
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I've had an interesting experience routeing a new clutch cable on my LT.
When first done, just pulled through behind the previous cable the clutch action was really heave, needing Arnie type muscles. After a couple of trips I thought this cannot be right, so set about trying to work out what the problem was.
It seems to be down to the 'freeness' of the cable as it travels somewhere under the fuel tank, just moving this back and forth eventually gave a really nice clutch action. Not sure what else may have changed.
So, if you've got a stiff action give it a tug 
Orinoco
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Tim (Midland Section)
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| Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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At my age, any stiff action is to be celebrated 
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Technician
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I on the other hand get free drugs to help with stiff action!!
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Tim (Midland Section)
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Technician wrote: | | I on the other hand get free drugs to help with stiff action!! |
1/2 a tablet apparently stops you peeing on your shoes.
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Glawseagle
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Can anybody help with this problem?
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Jim
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: clutch? or rod? |
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| Glawseagle wrote: | | Can anybody help with this problem? |
Since this thread has diverged, you'll need to clarify which problem you need help with.
If you're having a problem with the clutch cable, make sure it isn't bound, twisted or crushed anywhere. The sheathing on our clutch cables is teflon lined - they need no lubrication. The barrels at both ends do require lubrication, so as not to bend the cable back and forth causing it to break.
Also check to make sure nothing is hung up on the arm the lower end of the cable attaches to causing it to hang up. A chunk of gravel or stone can lodge there.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Check the battery carefully. Clutch cables tend to get bound up there.
Did you replace the housing too or just the cable?
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Glawseagle
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This is my problem, posted on this page ...
http://www.k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5910
.... and, I’ll probably get told this topic has been posted elsewhere, but I’m really having trouble with my clutch cable … or to be precise cables. I hope you lot can help?
I own a 1998 K1100 LT, 60000 miles with full service history …. A lovely bike ….it has been looked after. Chassis number WB1052601W0237669.
We, (well the mechanic … www.delsmotorcyclesandtyres.co.uk), fitted a new one around 3 weeks ago, (part no. 35260), and, after he had run the cable along the same route as the old one, it seemed extremely stiff and difficult to pull back … like the cable wasn’t long enough. And this was in the most effective position.
BTW .... What does the suffix “F” mean after a part? Are there are two cables for the K1100LT
Moving on …. Today the new one broke ….. 23 days after being fitted to my bike. So, obviously, something isn’t right.
I rang the outlet, (Motobins in the UK), from where I purchased the cable. Their response was pretty unhelpful to be honest, saying “we never have any problems with clutch cables”.
But, he did say that it could be the lever attached to the gearbox that is playing up. Story goes, the lever either seize up or begin to operate at an angle. Both these put extra strain on the cable …….. consequently, the cables last 2 minutes.
He says that he sells reconditioned levers that have bearings and a grease nipple added. These levers solve the problem.
Can anybody give me any advice on solving this problem? Was I unlucky with this cable? Is there a longer cable available? Or is it there something in his view that the lever seizes up?
Thanks in advance for any advice?
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Jim
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Sorry, other than my response above, I can't help you with the cable.
You now have the same question going in two threads. It's a lot better to keep your question in one thread - that way all your responses will be in one place instead of scattered about the board.
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Glawseagle
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:12 am Post subject: |
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| Jim wrote: | Sorry, other than my response above, I can't help you with the cable.
You now have the same question going in two threads. It's a lot better to keep your question in one thread - that way all your responses will be in one place instead of scattered about the board. |
Yeah, I realise that, sorry ...... but you needed clarification of my problem.
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