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What is the clutch cable connected to?
clutch pedal
A clutch cable is the steel braided cable found on manual transmission vehicles that connects the transmission clutch linkage to the clutch pedal mechanism. When the pedal is depressed, the clutch cable pulls on the clutch linkage to disengage the clutch so that the transmission can be safely shifted.
Are all motorcycle clutch cables the same?
Yes you can… all the clutch cables have the same ends… they only vary in length… and you can get good used ones on ebay through Pinwall MC Salvage….
How does a clutch wire work?
This type of clutch system usually works by means of a cable or shaft along with a lever. The shaft/lever linkage has a lot of parts, and a number of pivot points, including a cross shaft or equalizer, a release lever and rod, and the assembly that transfers clutch pedal movement to a throw-out bearing.
What is clutch cable free play?
Adjusting your clutch lever “Free play” is process of achieving the correct amount of slack of the clutch cable, as measured at the pivot point of the clutch lever. The clutch cable is always engaging the clutch (just a little bit), separating the clutch plates, and causing accelerated wear.
How do you test a clutch cable?
Checking the cable Move the clutch pedal by hand. You should be able to feel whether the cable slides smoothly. If it does not, the cable may be bent at too sharp an angle by being wrongly routed. Usually there are guides to keep its path smoothly curved.
How do you adjust a clutch cable?
To adjust, simply pull up on the clutch cable and loosen the locknut and the adjuster nut slightly. Next, slowly pull up on the clutch cable again. You will feel a point where the clutch fork engages. This is where the clutch cable should be adjusted to.
Why do I have to keep adjusting my clutch cable?
Clutch cables might be made of metal, but like any cable, they stretch over time, creating slack. Friction plate wear also creates slack; adjusting the handlebars can, too. Plus, if the clutch cable is slack enough, you won’t be able to work the clutch at all.
How do I know if my clutch cable is bad?
Clutch Cables – Four Signs Of Damage
- “Slipping Gear. Just like the term suggests, transmission slipping ours when your car’s gears shift without you moving any lever or pedal.
- Leaks. A visual inspection of the clutch system may sometimes reveal a leaking clutch cable.
- Difficulty in Shifting.
- Stuck Clutch Pedal.
How do you know if your clutch cable is broken?
Clutch Pedal Remains Stuck to the Floor. Clutch Pedal Feels Loose or Spongey. Clutch Pedal is Hard to Engage. Transmission Makes A Grinding, Whirling or Chirping Noise in Neutral.