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Motion Pro Clutch Cable Too Long
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The cable I got is a couple inches too long. I got it to fit and work the clutch, but I had to route it from the clutch cover, across to the right hand frame tube, zip tie it there, then cross back to the left frame tube and run up to the clutch lever.
Of course I didn't discover this until the cable was lubed and halfway on the bike, so no returns (plus I really wanted to ride that day :whistle: )
Anybody else run into this? Can you recommend a replacement clutch cable that's the right length?
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Example: The OEM crimped end that inserts into the hand-lever (on my bike) has a cover which rotates as the lever is pulled/released, which minimizes stress on the cable at that high-stress spot.
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Topper wrote: Wondering if anyone else has run into this. I ordered a Motion Pro clutch cable (MP03-0023) billed as fitting a KZ750B for my 1979 KZ750B-4.
The cable I got is a couple inches too long. I got it to fit and work the clutch, but I had to route it from the clutch cover, across to the right hand frame tube, zip tie it there, then cross back to the left frame tube and run up to the clutch lever.
Of course I didn't discover this until the cable was lubed and halfway on the bike, so no returns (plus I really wanted to ride that day :whistle: )
Anybody else run into this? Can you recommend a replacement clutch cable that's the right length?
Per Z1E:
MP03-0023 is 58.5" long;
Optional MP03-0018 is 54.5" long.
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...KZ750&item=MP03-0023
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...KZ550&item=MP03-0018
Is the shorter cable not long enough?
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exactly what I did on my B4. I couldn't find an OEM one.Topper wrote: Wondering if anyone else has run into this. I ordered a Motion Pro clutch cable (MP03-0023) billed as fitting a KZ750B for my 1979 KZ750B-4.
The cable I got is a couple inches too long. I got it to fit and work the clutch, but I had to route it from the clutch cover, across to the right hand frame tube, zip tie it there, then cross back to the left frame tube and run up to the clutch lever.
Of course I didn't discover this until the cable was lubed and halfway on the bike, so no returns (plus I really wanted to ride that day :whistle: )
Anybody else run into this? Can you recommend a replacement clutch cable that's the right length?
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Patton wrote: Per Z1E:
MP03-0023 is 58.5" long;
Optional MP03-0018 is 54.5" long.
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...KZ750&item=MP03-0023
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...KZ550&item=MP03-0018
Is the shorter cable not long enough?
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I'm going to try the shorter cable next. Measured my old one end to end. It's about 53.5. So the 54.5 one should fit.
So the lesson is I would have been smarter to take the old cable off and measure it before ordering a new cable. I just figured if it was listed as fitting, it would fit.
Not sure why the longer cable is listed for B4. It'd only work properly if you had some big ole ape hangers or some seriously pulled back handlebars.
If you've got the stock bars order the shorter cable which I think is listed as being for a KZ550.
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It's certainly possible that a PO replaced the bars. I'd assumed they were stock, but honestly I don't know. If anyone has pics of the stock bars I'd love to see them.
Fortunately it's an inexpensive part. I'm going to try the shorter KZ550 cable.
If I'd had the patience and foresight to measure the cable that was on the bike before ordering I'd have known not to order this part. It's way too long for my bike.
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Let's try this --Topper wrote: The folks at Z1 Enterprises suggested that my handlebars may not be stock. They said the '79 KZ750 originally came with some big LTD bars. Mine aren't like that. They're more standard looking bars with a modest rise and not a whole lot of pull back.
It's certainly possible that a PO replaced the bars. I'd assumed they were stock, but honestly I don't know. If anyone has pics of the stock bars I'd love to see them....
www.vuvox.com/collage_express/collage.swf?collageID=03f9d12505
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Thanks Patton. Sweet bike by the way!
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