clutch cable fitting???

[texas peat]

ive just put new clutch plates and springs on my bike but now im trying to refit the cable when i locate the cable end into the clutch release arm at the engine end theres not enough free cable at the other end to attach it to the handlebar end adjuster. have i done something wrong or is it the wrong cable that was on.
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[andi]

Is it a pushrob/cam type or direct?
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Before: Suzuki GT 185. Honda Superdream 250. Yamaha RD350LC. Suziki RG250. Yamaha FZS600. Honda CBR600F3
Now: Honda Fireblade 929

[texas peat]

sorry...forgot to say its an aprilia rs 125 2001. havent got a clue what 'type' it is mate to be honest. i just cant figure out why i aint got enough free cable to attach it to the handlebar lever.
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[stirlinggaz]

Hi,
if you have fitted it correctly onto the little cam type thing, at clutch end,have you routed the cable correctly?
how much is it short by?
& where did you get the cable from & are you sure its the correct one?
most people seem to have bother getting it fitted at the engine end, lol
have you measured it against the old one?
cheers,
GAZ
EDIT - are you re-using the old cable? if so, you have definately fitted something wrong as the old cable will be stretched.

[andi]

If its direct then there should be a barrel adjustor near where the cable clips into the engine end.

Does the clutch cable attach to the same side as the clutch?
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Before: Suzuki GT 185. Honda Superdream 250. Yamaha RD350LC. Suziki RG250. Yamaha FZS600. Honda CBR600F3
Now: Honda Fireblade 929

[andi]

OK googling reveals that an RS125 has a barrel adjustor on the engine end. Loosen this a bit until the cable can go back into the lever without undue effort. 2-4 mm play is what your after.
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Before: Suzuki GT 185. Honda Superdream 250. Yamaha RD350LC. Suziki RG250. Yamaha FZS600. Honda CBR600F3
Now: Honda Fireblade 929

[stirlinggaz]

[stirlinggaz]

[texas peat]

when i took the cable off the handlebar adjuster was all the way in so there was no freeplay at all. i had to take the clutch cover off to free it that way. would that suggest the previous fitter has fitted it the same way. its about 5-10mm short of being able to attach to the handlebars. as far as i can see its in place ok at the engine end...(not many places it can go really) and the cables sliding freely in its outer sleeve,just dont seem to be enough of it??????????????????????
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[texas peat]

ive just ordered a new clutch cable to see if that will fix it...hopefully whoever has had it before has done a d.i.y. job on it and the new one should be ok....fingers crossed!
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[texas peat]

and while were on it...whats the correct adjustment for the clutch? the manual says screw the screw all the way in then back half a turn then lock the lock nut...is that right?
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[andi]

[stirlinggaz]

[texas peat]

BINGO! done it.

released the adjuster screw right out and gave the clutch arm a push with my finger while i just about managed to get the cable into the handlebar adjuster with the extra bit of free cable i gained.

thanks for all the help fella's. no doubt i'll be bothering you all again soon!!!


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[stirlinggaz]