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26 Sep 2008 07:34 #238745
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last night while I was riding home from work on my 76 kz750, my clutch cable snapped. somehow I got the thing home, even through a traffic jam. It was the worst ride I've ever had to make, but did make me more confident in my skills.
The problem I'm having is, I found the replacemen cable at z1. However, apparently the little adjusting screw/bolt (don't really know what to call it) on the handle somehow flew off on the expressway when it happened. Anybody have any idea where I can get a new one, or even what it is called so I can Google it?
This is my primary vehicle right now, so I'm pretty much screwed until I can get it fixed.
The problem I'm having is, I found the replacemen cable at z1. However, apparently the little adjusting screw/bolt (don't really know what to call it) on the handle somehow flew off on the expressway when it happened. Anybody have any idea where I can get a new one, or even what it is called so I can Google it?
This is my primary vehicle right now, so I'm pretty much screwed until I can get it fixed.
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26 Sep 2008 10:47 #238774
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That part is simply called a cable adjuster or slack adjuster.Any shop Z1 ent, Kaw dealer , Or indy shop should be able to match one up for you. Jonnybiker
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28 Sep 2008 15:11 #239107
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If Z1 doesn't have it, check here;
www.flandersco.com/FlanCableSearch.html
www.flandersco.com/FlanCableSearch.html
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29 Sep 2008 17:06 #239293
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Thats a problem I know all to well. I was able to get one at a kawi dealer. Mine broke late one sat afternoon in the middle of a 2 week tour in far east Quebec. I had to ride another 1000 KM with vice grips as my lever. Good luck
JT
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29 Sep 2008 19:34 #239327
by TeK9iNe
Motorcycle Shop Owner/Operator
79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
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Replied by TeK9iNe on topic clutch cable snapped while riding, please help me
AAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!
Mine just broke tonight! Cracked back into gear right behind a minivan as I just came to a stop! Freaky!! Had to let as much slack as possible, then vice grip the slack to the handle to get home!
Sucks... I'm getting 2 on wednesday from Z1 since I'm only 2 hrs away.
Screw the riding with vice grips! Its damn nerve racking! I'll never be without a spare again.
J.
Mine just broke tonight! Cracked back into gear right behind a minivan as I just came to a stop! Freaky!! Had to let as much slack as possible, then vice grip the slack to the handle to get home!
Sucks... I'm getting 2 on wednesday from Z1 since I'm only 2 hrs away.
Screw the riding with vice grips! Its damn nerve racking! I'll never be without a spare again.
J.
Motorcycle Shop Owner/Operator
79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors
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01 Oct 2008 18:34 #239723
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Replied by Ashbane on topic clutch cable snapped while riding, please help me
WTF is going on here....?
My clutch cable on my 76 750b1 just broke Monday Night as well.
Ordered a replacement from Z1.
Luckily I had just left the house and only had to push it back 4 blocks.
Do certain phases of the moon cause clutch cables to snap all at the same time or something?
My clutch cable on my 76 750b1 just broke Monday Night as well.
Ordered a replacement from Z1.
Luckily I had just left the house and only had to push it back 4 blocks.
Do certain phases of the moon cause clutch cables to snap all at the same time or something?
1976 KZ750 B1 Twin
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01 Oct 2008 19:25 #239731
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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i wonder how much kawasakiman is making cutting partway through those cables for jeff?:laugh: just kidding ,learn how to work the traffic lights is the best advice i can give you.had this happen on a yamaha 500tt years ago had to blow through an intersection cuz it broke when i was trying to stop!:S :dry: :huh: :blink:
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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02 Oct 2008 17:28 #239857
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This is weird, mine broke yesterday on the way to a dentist appt. so thats when I decided to tear my motor apart, don't ask me why but I figured I could not ride it for a few days so I might as well tear it apart!!
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02 Oct 2008 20:27 #239880
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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do like i do, i always have at least 2 in my race trailer [i lost in the final round one time because mine broke when i was pushing the bike down to the staging lanes if i had another one i could have changed it in about 3 mins] when ever i take a long trip i carry an extra clutch and throttle cable with me i have 7 bikes that take all the same cables so i always have some around i use motion pro cables if you using a superbike bar or a drag bar these numbers should work for most big kawi's with smoothbores or stock carbs use 31-3001 for your throttle cable they are the same for both. for the clutch use 36-3002 if you have higher bars use 36-3006 and for the throttle cables use
use 31-3019. also when ever i do an oil change i pull the cables and lube them.
use 31-3019. also when ever i do an oil change i pull the cables and lube them.
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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03 Oct 2008 13:38 #239965
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Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008
1978 KZ650B
1979 KZ1000ST
Replied by KOOL RYDER on topic clutch cable snapped while riding, please help me
mAKE SURE YOU INSPECT YOUR CABLES AND LUBE THEM UP FROM TIME TO TIME.
YOU SHOULD ALL BE DOING A WALK AROUND AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH TO CHECK FOR ABNORMALITIES AND FREYED CABLES.
USUALLY THE CABLES WILL BEHAVE SUSPICIOULSY BEFORE THEY COMPLETELY BREAK.
LUBE UP THOSE CABLES AND THEY WILL LAST A LOT LONGER.
tHEY ALWAYS BREAK AT THE HANDLE.
YOU SHOULD ALL BE DOING A WALK AROUND AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH TO CHECK FOR ABNORMALITIES AND FREYED CABLES.
USUALLY THE CABLES WILL BEHAVE SUSPICIOULSY BEFORE THEY COMPLETELY BREAK.
LUBE UP THOSE CABLES AND THEY WILL LAST A LOT LONGER.
tHEY ALWAYS BREAK AT THE HANDLE.
Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008
1978 KZ650B
1979 KZ1000ST
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03 Oct 2008 17:53 #240024
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Replied by Mark Wing on topic clutch cable snapped while riding, please help me
Hey mine's about to brake too. I had to adjust out the slack three times on the way home but I made it before it snapped.
Mark
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17 Nov 2008 18:07 #248016
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Bill Baker
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1982 KZ650 CSR
2008 Yamaha FZ1
2006 Yamaha FZ1
1977 Honda Supersport 750 four (sold)
1984 Honda Nighthawk 650 (sold)
Replied by WABBMW on topic clutch cable snapped while riding, please help me
So is there a way to tell if the cable is about to break?
Mine was adjusted to about 2-3 mm clearance at the lever, but lately it has increased to about 4 mm. I thought as the clutch plates wear, that the slack would be less. I cannot see any freying of the cable near the handlebar lever, but I worry that the cable may be stretching or about to break. I lubricated the cable very well a year ago.
Any advice? Thanks.
Mine was adjusted to about 2-3 mm clearance at the lever, but lately it has increased to about 4 mm. I thought as the clutch plates wear, that the slack would be less. I cannot see any freying of the cable near the handlebar lever, but I worry that the cable may be stretching or about to break. I lubricated the cable very well a year ago.
Any advice? Thanks.
Bill Baker
Houston, Texas
1982 KZ650 CSR
2008 Yamaha FZ1
2006 Yamaha FZ1
1977 Honda Supersport 750 four (sold)
1984 Honda Nighthawk 650 (sold)
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