Grouch Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm such a knob! I've only gone and fitted it without luring it, would of been easier and a better job doing it while it was off. I didn't lube the old one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Oh Grouch... Well lets put this into perspective - at least it's another cheap fix! You had the last cable a year, how many miles did you get out of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 1.5k riding it & 1k pushing it hehehe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I've never oiled a cable in my life, maybe that's because I've always fitted genuine parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prichard XT Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 man grouch that sucks ass this happens on mine every 9 - 12 months but check ebay for hydraulic clutch i found a whole assembly for around £35 for 110 -140 dirt bikes mines due to snap as its started to catch and fray so im gona convert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0hn Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 If you ever get around to doing a conversion, post up a guide on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCardboardDave Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 11 miles i pushed my bike once way way back when the piston ate the head.. never again was shagged after me and bike but still made it in time just Been out on the tdr Friday afternoon after work just to dust of the cobwebs an such, been sat since September . Even with only odd number gears working she still flys an lifts on song, but have to keep it short and be back before all the box old is burnt away I will get round to it i keep promising myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prichard XT Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 will do dosent look to complicated just ordered one see if its worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Oh Grouch... Well lets put this into perspective - at least it's another cheap fix! You had the last cable a year, how many miles did you get out of it? about 3000 Bippo, and well done on the Mod 1 1.5k riding it & 1k pushing it hehehe sounds about right lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger650 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Many premature cable failures occur due to lack of lubrication at the top nipple where the cable engages in the lever. The nipple should be free to partially rotate as the lever is pulled in, if not the multistrand inner is forced to flex at that point, this work hardens the strands and they break just off the nipple. Chassis grease is good, water pump/boat trailer grease is better as it resists washing off. I never use harsh detergents or particularly a pressure washer when cleaning the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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