Are all clutch cables the same?

Yes you can… all the clutch cables have the same ends… they only vary in length… and you can get good used ones on ebay through Pinwall MC Salvage….

How long should a clutch cable last?

If correctly routed and lubricated it should last very well, your 12 years use looks good!

When should I change my clutch cable?

If the clutch pedal feels hard and resists being pressed down, the clutch pedal has gone bad. If you keep pressing the pedal, the cable is liable to break. If this happens, the clutch cable will need to be replaced by a professional mechanic as the pedal will not work until the cable is in good working condition again.

Do clutch cables break?

The lucky thing is, breaking a clutch cable is a rare occurrence. Grease yours once a year or so and replace it every 30 or 40,000 miles (consult your owners manual for service schedule) and you’ll likely never break one. Clutch cables break by fraying, popping one strand after another over time.

Is it bad to hold the clutch down?

#5 Don’t Rest Your Foot On the Clutch When Driving It’s called “riding the clutch.” That can cause major slippage with your clutch disc (also wearing down your clutch). The Bottom Line: Resting your foot on the clutch is a bad habit to get into, so try and avoid it as much as possible.

How do I know if my clutch cable is bad?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Clutch Cable

Transmission slips out of gear. A bad clutch cable can sometimes cause a transmission to slip and pop out of gear.
Hard clutch pedal. Another symptom of a problem with the clutch cable is a hard clutch pedal.
Clutch pedal sinks to the floor.

What are the signs of a bad clutch cable?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Clutch Cable

Transmission slips out of gear. A bad clutch cable can sometimes cause a transmission to slip and pop out of gear.
Hard clutch pedal. Another symptom of a problem with the clutch cable is a hard clutch pedal.
Clutch pedal sinks to the floor.

What can a bad clutch cable cause?

A bad clutch cable can cause immobility in the clutch pedal. The pedal will often feel stiff and resist depression; and if too much pressure is applied to a resistant pedal, the clutch cable will often break, causing the pedal to stick to the floor.

Should I be in neutral at traffic lights?

Never put your vehicle in neutral at traffic lights You will be shifting gears every time to meet a stop light, subjecting them to unnecessary wear. Avoid all this by letting the brakes do their job: leave the engine in drive and step on the brakes at the stoplight.

How do you avoid riding the clutch in traffic?

You need to have your foot on the clutch to start your car, to shift up or down, and to stop; otherwise, keep your foot off the clutch. Going downhill, downshift and use your brakes or shift into neutral and use your brakes to slow down.

How do you test a clutch cable?

Checking the cable Move the clutch pedal by hand. You should be able to feel whether the cable slides smoothly. If it does not, the cable may be bent at too sharp an angle by being wrongly routed. Usually there are guides to keep its path smoothly curved.

Should I put my manual car in neutral when stopping at a red light?

Leave your car in gear at a red light It’s much better to put your car in neutral and apply the handbrake to keep it stationary. When you put your car in neutral, the clutch is spared unnecessary wear and tear.

What is a high efficiency clutch cable?

High Efficiency – Low Effort Clutch cables Low effort, high efficiency cable design meets or exceeds all OE specifications for fitment, construction, and endurance requirements. Cables feature anti-friction inner liners, nylon adjuster inserts, and are factory lubricated for smooth and consistent long lasting operation.

Which motorcycles do you offer clutch cables for?

We also offer clutch cables for some metric motorcycles: Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki, and one Suzuki. To view color options, select this link: Home Color. Need help with Sizing & Measuring?

Are clutch cables available in OEM stock length?

Available in OEM stock and multiple extended lengths, in most cases up to +12″ over stock. We also offer clutch cables for some metric motorcycles: Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki, and one Suzuki.