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mits6dr5
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found a cheap price on clutch cable for gs750e $6.99 on d2moto plus $6.99 for shipping. make sure you apply the discount coupon which can be found in a google search. i was shockedTags: None
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old_skool
Also seen on ebay for about the same price, $13.98 with free shipping. Bought one for my bike, was really nice quality. I've bought several items from this guy and have been extremely satisfied every time.Originally posted by mits6dr5 View Postfound a cheap price on clutch cable for gs750e $6.99 on d2moto plus $6.99 for shipping. make sure you apply the discount coupon which can be found in a google search. i was shocked
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I had ordered a Motion Pro clutch cable once when my stock cable just would not adjust any longer. The stock cable was 26 years old. I installed the Motion Pro cable, everything was fine, thing is I only got 4 years out of it. The cable strands are no where near as heavy as the stock ones. I was fixing to leave for a rally close to me in the mountains when I pulled in the clutch and noticed only 3 strands on the cable were left. The others had broken. Great there goes my Rally that weekend...you get what you pay for. I have a new stock clutch cable again...sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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old_skool
Has anyone else had a similar issue with these? I always carry a backup clutch and throtle cable so as not to be left "STRANDED"...pun intended.Originally posted by mrbill5491 View PostI had ordered a Motion Pro clutch cable once when my stock cable just would not adjust any longer. The stock cable was 26 years old. I installed the Motion Pro cable, everything was fine, thing is I only got 4 years out of it. The cable strands are no where near as heavy as the stock ones. I was fixing to leave for a rally close to me in the mountains when I pulled in the clutch and noticed only 3 strands on the cable were left. The others had broken. Great there goes my Rally that weekend...you get what you pay for. I have a new stock clutch cable again...
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gs850cafe
i put the 10% stiffer spring in my 850...ive broke one cable so far..was gettin ready to stop an bam it went...rode home without a clutch...luckly i had another stock one on hand...its still going strong..
id wish i could find a heavy duty cable...but might have to use both hands to pull it in then...everyone is in awe when they go to pull my clutch in....but i LOVE it
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1_v8_merc
No problems with motion pro here.
Think im going on 2 or 3 years, with EBC springs.
The clutch is like Harley-tight...im surprised the cable hasn't snapped yet.
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old_skool
Originally posted by gs850cafe View Posti put the 10% stiffer spring in my 850...ive broke one cable so far..was gettin ready to stop an bam it went...rode home without a clutch...luckly i had another stock one on hand...its still going strong..
id wish i could find a heavy duty cable...but might have to use both hands to pull it in then...everyone is in awe when they go to pull my clutch in....but i LOVE it
Do what a lot of us do, if you use the after market heavier springs, so you don't end up with one popeye arm, only use 3 of the new springs mixed with the old ones, stagger them ever other one.
Thats how mine feels, I have new springs as well, if mine last 3-5 years, I'm ok with that, and I have a good used oem one with me at all times anyway.Originally posted by 1_v8_merc View PostNo problems with motion pro here.
Think im going on 2 or 3 years, with EBC springs.
The clutch is like Harley-tight...im surprised the cable hasn't snapped yet.
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Why would anyone buy an aftermarket cable of a lesser quality when you can get a superior OEM cable for only a couple dollars more. I don't get it.1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
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old_skool
Didn't know it was inferior at the time of purchase, if it fails prematurely, I won't replace it with the same, but go back to oem, I figured they were all the same and tried to save a few $$ at the time. I don't think anyone intentionally buys a lesser quality anything, kind of a silly comment.Originally posted by fisk View PostWhy would anyone buy an aftermarket cable of a lesser quality when you can get a superior OEM cable for only a couple dollars more. I don't get it.
It was mostly a purchase of convenience, I was buying other things via ebay and it made a one stop shop easy with fast shipping as mine had just broke and needed one fast. Got it in 2 days, but would have gladly waited, if I suspected poor quality, they had good reviews from other buyers at the time.Last edited by Guest; 06-06-2012, 07:52 AM.
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Dont know what Harleys you've been riding but mine is just as easy as any, maybe easier.Originally posted by 1_v8_merc View PostNo problems with motion pro here.
Think im going on 2 or 3 years, with EBC springs.
The clutch is like Harley-tight...im surprised the cable hasn't snapped yet.
I agree with the aftermarket clutch cables. Not much cable there.sigpic
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