Clutch Cable Routing?

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  • Hawkinspickle
    XSive
    • Feb 2022
    • 82
    • British Columbia Canada

    #1

    Clutch Cable Routing?

    Does anyone have a picture handy of the proper routing of the clutch cable (with tank off)? I had swapped the engine on my ‘79SF and forgot to note the routing. I know the cable swings up under the tank to the left side but hadn’t yet found the proper routing to the bars that would avoid tension on a sharp right turn. I scoured manuals and pictures on the internet for clues but all were bit different or sketchy. I can’t even remember if it ended up going through the frame at one point under the tank or beside the tank or if it went in front or behind the handlebar risers?
    Cheers, Dan

  • Hawkinspickle
    XSive
    • Feb 2022
    • 82
    • British Columbia Canada

    #2
    OK, I'll settle for a verbal description from anyone on how this cable is supposed to be routed. Every which I try seems to bind in one place or another.
    Last edited by Hawkinspickle; 10-19-2022, 01:03 AM. Reason: typo

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    • bikerphil
      Master of XSology
      • Jan 2008
      • 8628
      • South Flori-DUH

      #3
      Couple pics, 79 Special...

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      2H7 (79) owned since '89
      3H3 owned since '06

      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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      • Hawkinspickle
        XSive
        • Feb 2022
        • 82
        • British Columbia Canada

        #4
        "I see! I see!" said the carpenter as he picked up his hammer and saw. Thanks Bikerphil. Very helpful.

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8628
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          Yep, the cable routing is subject to change depending on which style handlebars are on the bike.
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • Radioguylogs
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Nov 2012
            • 1933
            • Presque Isle, MI

            #6
            My Specials (including the '79 SF) have the cable routed differently:

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            I didn't offer any pictures before because they were requested with the tank off.


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            • Hawkinspickle
              XSive
              • Feb 2022
              • 82
              • British Columbia Canada

              #7
              Thanks. This is great! Maybe I can turn right now!

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