Removing cable from clutch end??

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  • Courtney
    XSive Maximus
    • Jul 2002
    • 542
    • Nanaimo BC Canada
    #1

    Removing cable from clutch end??

    Ok, popped sidecover loose, it's sitting on the engine still. I went to remove the sidecover end of the cable, but there's no slot to slide the cable end out of it's bracket???? How the heck are we replacing a clutch cable, or does it come with a whole new bracket and pivot pin etc etc? I've looked at it 3 different ways and it looks like I either remove the pivot pin or unscrew the center adjust and nut right off and remove the lever too???
    Bone stock 1980 Special except for the exhaust and crashbars. Oh yeah, and the scabbard for the Winchester Defender.
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    • crazy steve
      XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
      • Jan 2009
      • 7932
      • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
      #2
      Look closely, and you'll see a little 'tab' that needs to be bent out of the way. Try not to break it off, so be gentle....
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        • Courtney
          XSive Maximus
          • Jul 2002
          • 542
          • Nanaimo BC Canada
          #3
          Oh for cryin' out loud, I've NEVER seen that kind of setup in a million years on bikes! Thanks Steve! I'm used to the slot you pull the cable end down and through.
          Bone stock 1980 Special except for the exhaust and crashbars. Oh yeah, and the scabbard for the Winchester Defender.

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            • clcorbin
              XStremely XSive
              • Jan 2010
              • 495
              • Albuquerque, NM
              #4
              Originally posted by Courtney
              Oh for cryin' out loud, I've NEVER seen that kind of setup in a million years on bikes!
              And you will never ever be able to say that again!!!
              -- Clint
              1979 XS1100F - bought for $500 in 1989

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                • Courtney
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 542
                  • Nanaimo BC Canada
                  #5
                  Originally posted by clcorbin
                  And you will never ever be able to say that again!!!
                  isn't that the truth!
                  BTW, my wife and I will be cruising through Albuquerque this May or June for a little return trip down Route 66. Awesome part of the world. I'd live in New Mexico anytime!
                  Bone stock 1980 Special except for the exhaust and crashbars. Oh yeah, and the scabbard for the Winchester Defender.

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                    • DiverRay
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 7608
                      • Star, IDAHO
                      #6
                      Courtney, If you come all the way out to Can'taffordya, look up Special Ed and I. We can help with a GREAT day ride, and it would be good to meet up, as I hope to be in your area mid September. We are on the Monterey Bay, and know most of the good roads in this area. Check with 3phase for the LA/Southern Cal side of things, as that is his stomping ground.
                      Ray Matteis
                      KE6NHG
                      XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                      XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                        • fredintoon
                          Master of XSology
                          • Mar 2004
                          • 6795
                          • Saskatoon SK
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Courtney
                          Oh for cryin' out loud, I've NEVER seen that kind of setup in a million years on bikes! - - -
                          Hi Courtney,
                          it's another one of Yamaha's brilliant ideas. The XS650 clutch cable retainer works the same way.
                          The little tab will snap off the second time it gets straightened and re-bent.
                          But not to worry, the cable will work without the little tab.
                          Just keep an eye on it as you hook up the lever end.
                          Once the cable is in at both ends it can't fall out.
                          Fred Hill, S'toon
                          XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                          "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                            • Courtney
                              XSive Maximus
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 542
                              • Nanaimo BC Canada
                              #8
                              Yeah that sounds about right Fred. I can see that some creative safety wire or a zip tie will be getting used in the future if it does break off. Stupid idea.
                              Bone stock 1980 Special except for the exhaust and crashbars. Oh yeah, and the scabbard for the Winchester Defender.

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