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Clutch Cable set up?
Hello, What kind of set up are others using for your clutch cables? If my 2 pictures loaded, this is what I have. On the motor end, the cable is cut and rejoined with a barrel cable clamp. The U bolt clamp is there as extra comfort for me. This is the 4 set up I've tried and it seems to be working so far. But I'm interested in what others are doing, Thanks for your time.
I have seen lots of them cable clamped together like that. Seems to work. I would not do it with a heavy hot rod clutch.
As long as the Bowden tube is set up right things should be good.
Hello, After breaking 3 cables in 2 years my mechanic figured out how to modify my idea into something that worked. But I'm wondering what others are doing to make the cable work in a distance shorter than the factory cable. Thanks for your time
The most common thing to use is the dune buggy hydraulic set up.
I saw one of those on a trike at my mechanics. It is a clean set up and I like it a lot. But, I have just about got everything set up so the dog and I can travel a bit. With my serious lack of mechanical ability I decided that I can fix a broken cable on the side of the road easier than I could work on a hydaulic system. Also, with a real limited budget, I can carry a spare cable a lot cheaper. I'm wondering if I could make a cable with the right ends and to length. It would make a road side repair much easier. Thanks for your time
Yep, pretty much what I'm running.Originally Posted by DeathBySnuSnu
The most common thing to use is the dune buggy hydraulic set up.
Hard to believe nobody makes a "shortened" clutch cable
As others have noted above, the hydraulic setup is really the way to go for trouble free operation...
If you want to make up a spare you might consider going to a local builder's supply and picking up a 'spindle loop' (see image below) of appropriate size for the pedal end of your clutch cable. With a good swage fitting to secure the cut cable you can make a clean unit that will last. If available, the extra bit of cost for stainless parts will be worth it.
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