Re: [ST] Clutch Cable Replacement Question

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Erik,

How's it going?

Peronsally I would remove the top end of the cable from the clutch lever
casing (or what ever you want to call it) and very carefully inspect
where the cable goes into the lead ball. On my bike you could not see
any damage until I moved the ball, once I did about a dozen strands
popped out. The metal friction sleeve would appear to cut/stress the
strands.

If all the strands are still attached I would not worry about the cable,
but if you see some damage, get a new cable that now has a plastic
friction sleeve.

my $0.02

Tom

On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Erik Miner wrote:

> Here's a question for all of those that have NOT had a clutch cable 
> break early...  My 99ST with the non- defective clutch cable :-)  has 
> about 17K on it. I'm wondering what might be a prudent point at which 
> to replace with a new one??
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Erik
> 
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