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What is correct cable route on 400/4 clutch cable ?
400 Cafe Racer:
--- Quote from: Macabethiele (Ted) on November 15, 2021, 04:34:07 PM ---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.
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Hi Ted,
I think you are probably right to go with the sketch, but just for the record, I found my old cable had suffered severe internal friction/binding even though it would pass oil all the way through. The problem area was where it passes through the chrome guide on the cylinder head. My conclusion was excessive heat transfer from the cylinder head (very hot) at this one point, causing breakdown of the lining.
Solution for me FWIW, route it just to the right of the guide and leave it free. I don't think it needs any extra support it is so rigid. No heat traansfer is then possible.
Cheers :)
Dennis
Deano400:
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
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I have no chrome guide/bracket on the cylinder head or cam cover where should the bracket be bolted?
I've not found the bracket in the parts book do you have a part number by any chance?
TrickyMicky:
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!
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
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?
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