Clutch pull still very hard...

[Bryanj]

Not the 22870-377-710 number, they say temporarily unavailable

[Bryanj]

Putting the part number in ebay shows 1 in Aus and 1 in US but i dont think either is genuine Silver says discontinued

[cliff7]

I know it's slightly off topic but when I bought my bike it had something similar to this fitted.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Ch1SIWYe&id=93CD96F470B4E565FD68903ABB56F2363CC8F02C&thid=OIP.Ch1SIWYe0j2ncPUsQIRGSAHaFj&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fthumpertalk.com%2fuploads%2fmonthly_2018_02%2f5a7d4b6b6b7b6_StuntClutchpulldevice5.jpg.54fed5de625db7fa9888cb1ab1bd97b4.jpg&exph=900&expw=1200&q=bike+clutch+cable+device&simid=608049343311643450&ck=7B9A579603B6155862EE6ABB572045F3&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0
On browsing old posts I notice a site member once fitted one to their bike. Coincidence?

[mattsz]

CMNSL are doing clutch cables

Good idea - but I already checked... "currently unavailable."  This clutch cable is unique to this 1977 North American variation - so I don't guess there's a lot of demand..

[hairygit]

At the risk of upsetting purist's, why not fit European style lower bars and the cable to suit, they are plentiful and easily available. It would ride and handle a lot better as well without the wheelbarrow handlebars fitted to U.S. models!

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[mattsz]

At the risk of upsetting purist's, why not fit European style lower bars and the cable to suit, they are plentiful and easily available. It would ride and handle a lot better as well without the wheelbarrow handlebars fitted to U.S. models!

I'm definitely not against that idea... I just thought it would be a simple job of replacing a few "consumables" to get the bike on the road and try it out, see what it needs.  When did that ever work out?!? 

I wonder how the riding position would be... don't forget the US high bar models also have forward(er) foot controls... throttle cables might be adaptable... electrics no problem... brake line between MC and brake light switch?

[Bryanj]

Brake pipe use a stainless braided one, throttle cables use same madel as bars long electric cables tuck out of way.

Total cost will be more than a cable alone but is more "future proofed"

[mattsz]

Brake pipe use a stainless braided one, throttle cables use same madel as bars long electric cables tuck out of way.

My parts manual shows different throttle cable numbers for my bike... but I suppose a little too long is better than a little too short! 

Total cost will be more than a cable alone but is more "future proofed"

Exactly!

[Bryanj]

What i meant was use the throttle and clutch cables from the same model as you get bars for, long cables can be as much of a pia as short ones

[mattsz]

What i meant was use the throttle and clutch cables from the same model as you get bars for, long cables can be as much of a pia as short ones

Gotcha - I thought you meant the throttle cables were the same for both models..

[mattsz]

Venhills are generally good quality. I have some SlinkyGlide cables on my bike (can't remember which ones!) and they work fine, good action.

Thanks!  I suppose I should ask on the American forum as well, since UK suppliers probably cost too much to ship.  I see there's a Venhill-USA site...

I just heard back from Venhill-USA making up a clutch cable...

This type of project would have to be managed through our UK office, which is where all custom fabrication is done. I would recommend contacting them regarding pricing and scheduling. The standard custom clutch cable pricing out of the UK is £45 per unit, which is about $65 US.

Plus shipping, I imagine?  Yikes... Bryan's suggestion of changing bars instead is looking better and better...

[mattsz]

I know it's slightly off topic but when I bought my bike it had something similar to this fitted.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Ch1SIWYe&id=93CD96F470B4E565FD68903ABB56F2363CC8F02C&thid=OIP.Ch1SIWYe0j2ncPUsQIRGSAHaFj&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fthumpertalk.com%2fuploads%2fmonthly_2018_02%2f5a7d4b6b6b7b6_StuntClutchpulldevice5.jpg.54fed5de625db7fa9888cb1ab1bd97b4.jpg&exph=900&expw=1200&q=bike+clutch+cable+device&simid=608049343311643450&ck=7B9A579603B6155862EE6ABB572045F3&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0
On browsing old posts I notice a site member once fitted one to their bike. Coincidence?

I managed to miss this earlier... interesting rig.  Does it attach to the handlebar lever?

I think before I do anything drastic, I'm going to finish what I started and get to the point where I've got fresh oil and am running the engine to circulate it properly - make sure the entire clutch is freshly lubricated and see how it feels...

[cliff7]

It fits next to clutch lever to left of speedo. Gives lighter clutch but less cable pull. I removed it as with my clutch it made it more difficult to select neutral due to slight clutch drag. Really it is curing the symptom rather than the cause.

[mattsz]

Motion Pro just supplied a very rough estimate of between $125 and $175 for a one-off cable - not including shipping and tax...

[Bryanj]

Now years back in UK you could buy cable inner, outer and brass end fittings to make your own. Would you like me to see if i can get the stuff and ship to you?