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  • Custom clutch cable

    Does anyone know where I can get a custom length clutch cable, or a cable that has a 90 degree bend in it similar to the throttle cable. I have super bike bars on mine so I had to route the cable across the key switch on the other side of the tank to make it look decent, but I'm sick of having to lift the clutch cable to get the key in. I think a cable with a bend in it would work best because the cable likes to hit the triple tree. You can see what I mean in this picture:



    On a side note, it's my 22nd birthday tonight so if the weather clears I'm taking Volatile out cruising for some chicks tonight !
    Last edited by AKMac; 07-19-2006, 08:47 PM.
    1979 XS1100 Special (Chrome Queen)

  • #2
    I also have similar bars on my bike and I'm using the standard cable. i have it running accross the main switch as you do but then I routed mine stright down behind the headlight ear and headlight to ear bolt, then back under the tank through the wiring guides and to the clutch. There's a little inward curve in the top triple tree just to the left of the fork and the cable just rests in there under its own tention. It looks OK and works without binding. This way NO "special short cable is needed.
    Rob
    KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

    1978 XS1100E Modified
    1978 XS500E
    1979 XS1100F Restored
    1980 XS1100 SG
    1981 Suzuki GS1100
    1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
    1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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    • #3
      I don't think you will be able to avoid that cable going across the main switch because of the proximity of the levers end to the triple tree. I have mine pull strapped out of the way of the main switch so it's not too much trouble.
      Rob
      KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

      1978 XS1100E Modified
      1978 XS500E
      1979 XS1100F Restored
      1980 XS1100 SG
      1981 Suzuki GS1100
      1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
      1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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