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The way you've done it sounds right Ted. (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)
Does the wire type clip near the offside tank rubber mounting hold just the throttle cables or is it okay to run the clutch cable through it?My clutch cable route is down from the front lever through the gap between the front forks & speedo mount bracket - it passes past the front of the ignition switch and curves nicely via the clip to the clutch casing adjuster. I have a nice free operation but some pics seem to show the cable not running between frame & fuel tank.
Hi Dennis.Not sure if your chrome guide has one fitted but the guide should have a heat insulator inside the guide to stop the cable coming in contact with the metal. Part number 45466-329-000, available from DS or CMS if you need one.John
I've got the chrome wire guide plus the so called insulated ring on top of the cambox to stop any physical contact 'twixt cable and head. Cable still needs replacing approx every two years. I think it's a case of "They all do that sir". Not ultra expensive to replace, just disconnect both ends, tie the new cable to the old one and heave! First use of a new cable is like having a new bike!
Looks like the bracket is discontinued it might be 45467-329-00 looks right as item 217 in parts book its next to 216 the cable guide 45466-329-000.Description calls it a brake cable guide so maybe not?
Quote from: TrickyMicky on November 15, 2021, 10:57:42 PMI've got the chrome wire guide plus the so called insulated ring on top of the cambox to stop any physical contact 'twixt cable and head. Cable still needs replacing approx every two years. I think it's a case of "They all do that sir". Not ultra expensive to replace, just disconnect both ends, tie the new cable to the old one and heave! First use of a new cable is like having a new bike!Do you think what I have experienced could be the cause of premature failure. ??DennisYes Dennis, I think it's the price we pay for having everything all tucked away, out of sight, neat and tidy. Many years ago I owned a CB750 K2, and the clutch cable was routed down one of the front down tubes, tucked in nicely between Nos. 3 & 4 Header pipes, under the points cover, and entered the clutch housing next to the lower frame tube. For relaxation these days, I am playing with a 1966 CL160, nice long sweeps on cables, all visible, and out of harms way. The instruction book even tells you that you can oil these cables, how quaint!!! Just to finish off my rant, the ONLY piece of plastic on this machine is the rear light lens. Such is progress eh?