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Shorter Clutch Cable
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11 Jan 2010 05:53 #342548
by Capt806dfd
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I am planning on a jockey shift on my KZ650 bobber, the problem I am runnin into is finding a shorter clutch cable. I have looked inbto having one made but they are crazy expensive.(I am trying to finish this bike on a limited budget due to a baby soon to be arriving.)Does anyone know how to shorten the stock cable?
Andy
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11 Jan 2010 06:22 #342552
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Did you check w MotionPro? From what others have reported their pricing for a custom made cable isn't too bad - perhaps around $40(?). maybe?
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11 Jan 2010 07:53 #342556
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77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
Replied by BSKZ650 on topic Shorter Clutch Cable
Check with them at Z1, let them know the size you need, they may have something that will work
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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11 Jan 2010 08:02 #342558
by TerryK
1977 KZ1000
GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
Replied by TerryK on topic Shorter Clutch Cable
A decent shop should be able to make you one for roughly the same price as a pre made one. If they are charging significantly more, look for another shop.
1977 KZ1000
GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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11 Jan 2010 08:39 #342560
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1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax
Replied by StreetfighterKz on topic Shorter Clutch Cable
How much shorter do you need the cable to be? You mentioned a jockey shifter so I assume pretty short?
Later, Doug
Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
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11 Jan 2010 11:17 #342574
by kzr750r1
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST
Replied by kzr750r1 on topic Shorter Clutch Cable
Motion Pro would be my first choice as well. Their Website provides an easy way to measure what they need to replicate with your new requirements.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST
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11 Jan 2010 15:41 #342604
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Replied by otakar on topic Shorter Clutch Cable
I had custom cables made by Motion Pro and they were not expensive. When i built my GPz1100 with the bars I wanted i required a cable which was about 4" shorter. I just told them which cable of theirs worked and how much shorter I wanted it and it was done. I had them make three for me. The first cable now has 2 years on it and is still like new.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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13 Jan 2010 13:59 #342778
by Capt806dfd
Replied by Capt806dfd on topic Shorter Clutch Cable
Im guessing I need a cable around 36"
Another question- will the voltage regulator from a kz400 work for my 650B?
Another question- will the voltage regulator from a kz400 work for my 650B?
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14 Jan 2010 06:15 #342846
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Replied by otakar on topic Shorter Clutch Cable
Don't guess on the cable length. The simplest and most accurate way to figure out EXACTLY the length is.
1) Mount your existing cable to your clutch and engine.
2) Route the cable exactly how you want it.
3) Adjust mid point adjuster to 1/3 out.
4) Adjust adjuster on clutch lever all the way in.
5) Hold cable housing next to clutch lever at proper angle.
6) Mark cable at where end should be.
7) Remove cable and measure housing.
Call motion pro and tell them the length of housing.
1) Mount your existing cable to your clutch and engine.
2) Route the cable exactly how you want it.
3) Adjust mid point adjuster to 1/3 out.
4) Adjust adjuster on clutch lever all the way in.
5) Hold cable housing next to clutch lever at proper angle.
6) Mark cable at where end should be.
7) Remove cable and measure housing.
Call motion pro and tell them the length of housing.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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