clutch cable

[abert51]

Stymied - I put low bars on my CL and the new clutch cable I bought (specified for the CL77 measuring 33") is just about 4 inches too short. So I tried a CA77 cable 44 inches long and I can't get the cable tight enough to have a functioning clutch.
1. why won't the longer cable work and,
2. what is the standard length clutch cable for my 1965 CL77. this is getting to be a costly clutch cable. Thank you guys.

[mike horvath]

abert,
My stock 66 CL77 clutch cable is estimated at least 44'' long. I don't know squat about low bars, but are the new cables designed NOT to be routed under the tank? A 10'' difference is a lot! Are there troubles with the brake and throttle cables also?

[abert51]

the shorter cable (33 inches) won't run under the tank as it is nowhere long enough. the longer cable (43 - 44 inches) I routed outside the tank and it stuck way out. Maybe if I route the longer cable up under the tank in might work. Meanwhile I just ordered a 38 inch cable from McDowls site. Try, try again. If it works, I'm riding it for the first time. thank you for your responses.

[abert51]

Yeah, the longer (44") worked when routed up under the tank. Thank you.

[mike horvath]

Glad to hear it worked out for you. Is it the look you wanted...with the cable under the tank?

[abert51]

routed under the tank and along the spine of the frame ia a great look, neat, no radical bends, and functional. Remember it is a CA 77 cable and except for the 4 inck metal sheeth at the clutch handle end, fits the CL and CB nicely. I eased the metal sleeve/sheeth a bit to make the turn to the handle more gradual.