Z1 clutch cable tight

  • danam
  • danam's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanks: 3

Z1 clutch cable tight

30 Jul 2025 13:31
#915301
Hello, Im restoring a Z1B and i believe I have routed the new clutch cable correctly, but when I turn the bars to the far right there seems to be excessive tension on the cable. Is this normal?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Wookie58
  • Wookie58's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Moderator
  • Moderator
    Registered
  • Posts: 5258
  • Thanks: 3215

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

30 Jul 2025 13:36
#915303
When you say "tight" do you mean to operate or the whole cable is being pulled tight ?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • danam
  • danam's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanks: 3

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

30 Jul 2025 13:56 - 30 Jul 2025 13:57
#915304
The whole cable is being pulled tight, but it operates fine. It seems like its binding against the frame when I turn full to the right. 
Last edit: 30 Jul 2025 13:57 by danam.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Wookie58
  • Wookie58's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Moderator
  • Moderator
    Registered
  • Posts: 5258
  • Thanks: 3215

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

30 Jul 2025 14:03 - 30 Jul 2025 14:05
#915305
I will wait for the Z1 experts to chime in but it sounds like the cable may be too short for the height of the handlebars you are using. Can you post a pic of the cable at the lower end where it runs to the linkage
Last edit: 30 Jul 2025 14:05 by Wookie58.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • hardrockminer
  • hardrockminer's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Sustaining Member
    Registered
  • Posts: 3063
  • Thanks: 1161

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

30 Jul 2025 14:32
#915307
Installation looks OK but turning the bars in either direction shouldn't pull on the cable.  Is it an OEM cable?  Are your bars stock?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • danam
  • danam's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanks: 3

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

30 Jul 2025 14:58 - 31 Jul 2025 15:58
#915310
I believe the bars are stock, its all after market. The bars will probably never be turned that far while riding, I just dont think it came that way originally. The cable is bent a bit at the lever adjuster. Not great. Do I have it routed correctly?
Last edit: 31 Jul 2025 15:58 by Street Fighter LTD.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Warren3200gt
  • Warren3200gt's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 1645
  • Thanks: 849

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

30 Jul 2025 15:21 - 30 Jul 2025 20:13
#915312
I can see from your last picture you have US high bars.
US bars are higher and use a longer clutch cable. 
Euro bars are lower and use a shorter cable. 
Euro cable on US bars will cause your problem.
Have a look through the cables at zpower and note they say high and low for the bars type and quote a length for each. 
Then compare to what you have. 
www.z-power.co.uk/search/products?keywor...0%2F750+clutch+cable

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

Last edit: 30 Jul 2025 20:13 by Warren3200gt.
The following user(s) said Thank You: sf4t7, Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • H1Vindicator
  • H1Vindicator's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 760
  • Thanks: 117

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

31 Jul 2025 06:45
#915336
looks like the cable is routed thru the fame. and missing a cable-frame clamp.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Cra-z1
  • Cra-z1's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 320
  • Thanks: 251

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

31 Jul 2025 07:32 - 31 Jul 2025 07:36
#915343
Cable should be routed under that frame member and comes up right by the neck. Also pay attention to the way the cable is coming from the sprocket cover. If you bought the cable from Z1Parts, Z1E, or motion pro it should fit. Or from any other source for that matter. 

 

 


 
Last edit: 31 Jul 2025 07:36 by Cra-z1.
The following user(s) said Thank You: H1Vindicator, asphalt900

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • danam
  • danam's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanks: 3

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

31 Jul 2025 10:54
#915361
I think you are right, I have the wrong sized cable.
Thanks!
The following user(s) said Thank You: Warren3200gt, Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Cra-z1
  • Cra-z1's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 320
  • Thanks: 251

Re: Z1 clutch cable tight

31 Jul 2025 13:12 - 31 Jul 2025 13:13
#915366
Before you buy another route it the proper way.and see what happens. Unless you bought it from overseas it probably is correct.
Last edit: 31 Jul 2025 13:13 by Cra-z1.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Street Fighter LTD
Powered by Kunena Forum