KZ 750 Clutch Cable
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Re: KZ 750 Clutch Cable
19 Sep 2017 08:29 - 19 Sep 2017 15:45
Remember your speedo cable? Nothing is easy on a vintage motorcycle & it can be a nuisance for a cycle shop to work on it. Although the cable may need to be lubricated, this probably won't solve the stiffness problem. I would try a basic cable adjustment first & maybe a basic clutch adjustment. Measure & compare the old cable to the new, including the amount of slack or end-to-end movement.
If you replace the cable, you're going to find a big chain sling mess behind the engine/sprocket cover. I prefer to clean up most of that and thoroughly clean & lubricate the clutch release mechanism. clean the end of the clutch pushrod. This is also a good time to clean up the neutral switch electrical connector as it can become glitchy --- you may need to crimp the flag connector for a tight fit.
I use a small funnel & several pieces of clear tubing shoved together to lubricate cables. using coat hangers, I hang the setup from the eaves. kinda red-necky, but it works.
If you replace the cable, you're going to find a big chain sling mess behind the engine/sprocket cover. I prefer to clean up most of that and thoroughly clean & lubricate the clutch release mechanism. clean the end of the clutch pushrod. This is also a good time to clean up the neutral switch electrical connector as it can become glitchy --- you may need to crimp the flag connector for a tight fit.
I use a small funnel & several pieces of clear tubing shoved together to lubricate cables. using coat hangers, I hang the setup from the eaves. kinda red-necky, but it works.
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Re: KZ 750 Clutch Cable
19 Sep 2017 08:33martin_csr wrote: Remember your speedo cable? Nothing is easy on a vintage motorcycle & it can be a nuisance for a cycle shop to work on it. Although the cable may need to be lubricated, this probably won't solve the stiffness problem. I would try a basic cable adjustment first & maybe a basic clutch adjustment. Measure & compare the old cable to the new, including the amount of slack or end-to-end movement.
If you replace the cable, you're going to find a big chain sling mess behind engine/sprocket cover. I prefer to clean up most of that and thoroughly clean & lubricate the clutch release mechanism. and clean the end of the clutch pushrod. This is also a good time to clean up the neutral switch electrical connector as it can become glitchy --- you may need to crimp the flag connector for a tight fit.
I use a small funnel & several pieces of clear tubing shoved together to lubricate cables. using coat hangers, I hang the setup from the eaves. kinda red-necky, but it works.
Thanks. This is super helpful and I appreciate the time you took to post.
May I ask, what would "basic clutch adjustment" entail?
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