Clutch Cable Route

Waveblaster · Post by **Waveblaster** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:00 am

I am trying to run the clutch cable after a rebuild and want to know the correct path it should take. Does it follow the cavity to above the airbox then down? or does it follow the external frame under the tank? I havent found a diagram showing the route

Also I noted there is a 7mm small ball bearing between the throw out adjuster or clutch lifter thread and the push rod for the clutch. I dont see this on any of the exploded diagrams. Is this a clever way of getting around a stretched cable or worn clutch items. It is a pain as it falls out when trying to put the cover back on. The clutch appears ok so I might leave out

thanks

Greg

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:37 am

Greg

Which model and year? Cable routing varied a little. The route out of the side cover changed on Dreams at some point.

The ball-bearing provides a bearing for the push rod end to work on. Put some grease in there (it needs lubrication) and it won't drop out. Don't forget the rod rotates when the engine is running.

G

Waveblaster · Post by **Waveblaster** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:40 pm

It is a C77 1964

thanks

Greg

garncarz · Post by **garncarz** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:06 pm

Yeah, good question. I have a '66 CA78, pictured below. Is this the correct clutch cable routing? Thanks.

48lesco · Post by **48lesco** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:00 pm

No, I think your cable is too short. It should go around the steering head as you have it, but then between the tank and frame, above the steering lock and tank mount, and come down around where the petcock is. The front brake cable on the other side looks a little out-of-whack too but I can't see it too well. Speedo cable looks good. Here's how I think they go...
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garncarz · Post by **garncarz** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:27 am

I rerouted both the front brake and clutch cable per the pictures above. Thanks for the advice.

48lesco · Post by **48lesco** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:52 pm

Glad to help! I think proper cable routing really enhances the appearance of these old bikes, and it's so interesting to debate.