clutch lever cable

the nipple broke off the cable … new cable is in the mail.   

is this a difficult job - replacing the cable? 
 

Normally no.  You will need to remove your drive chain case, and likely your left foot peg and shift lever.  

An impact driver helps remove the engine cover screws 

Nessism wrote:

An impact driver helps remove the engine cover screws

Excellent point!  I was thinking that the cover is fastened with M6 bolts, but some may use M6 screws.  You will need to buy a proper screwdriver called JIS standard.  Otherwise you can easily strip the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.  Vessel makes really nice impact JIS screwdrivers.

The Vessel screwdrivers are reasonably priced , I found mine on Amazon
And I agree with Nessism, get the impact type

Scotty

I love my JIS screwdrivers.  They are a must for sure.  That said, for engine cover bolts, a standard #3 phillips head bit, as supplied in most common Impact Driver kits, work just fine for the engine cover screws.  Don't try #2, that's too small.