slight clutch cable rub

[Andie]

My clutch failed at lights last night - on inspection the outer was completely severed and the inner down to one strand. I guess it had been rubbing...

Was only a few miles from home so managed to get back and fit new cable

I run the cable coming through the headset correctly from the RHS, through the clip and over the rod to enter the clutch lever housing ahead of the rod.

I wouldn't want this happening again - is there something I might be missing?

Thanks - Andrew

[landybretta]

It could be that the outer cable was pulled too tight causing it to rub on the shaft. I always coat both the shaft and the outer cable with grease where they may come into contact. There should be a loop as per the picture below.

[Andie]

Thanks Landy.

I've kept it loose and greased the shaft...



and tested at various positions.



I'll see how it goes and check it in a weeks time. I recall reading somewhere that people dremmel the hole bigger, but I thought that was for the busy throttle side where the LX and cable are fighting.

[Fast n Furious]

You can find some good advice in Sticky's book with regard to fettling the headset casting to give your outer cable an easier time. Well worth doing.

[Wack]

I agree with the Dremel mod,but also note that the new nylon lined cables are thicker and less plyable so are more likely to chafe especially going into 4 th gear.

[Andie]

Thanks chaps