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I've read a lot of conflicting information on forums about OEM vs Motion Pro quality of clutch cables.
Specifically for GSs, which do you prefer?
Specifically for GSs, which do you prefer?
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I just purchased a new OEM cable for my GS1000. Quality is VERY good and not that much more money then the Motion Pro. I'd stick with OEM.
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.
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I have never, ever heard anything but negative (and usually profane) comments about the MotionPro clutch cables. I'm not sure I'd want one even for a spare, since there's the effort involved in changing the cable out.and God said, "Let there be air compressors!"
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I'll buy OEM then. I read a lot online about how the Motion Pro cables were actually superior to the OEM.
That could vary by bike, though. Not all of these forums were for classic Suzukis.Comment
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I think for the KLR 650 the MP cable is good. For Suzukis go OEM.
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I have a Motion Pro on my bike. The only reason I used it is because it got here first. I've read a lot on this site about how the MP is inferior to OEM.Originally posted by lemonshindig View Post1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
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I've never once heard anyone say Motion Pro is superior. But I've heard lots of negative.Ed
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They work but for not as long.1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
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My 30 yr old original broke last year. I replaced it with a Motion Pro. That lasted two weeks. I, then, got another original. .When I got it, & compared it's quality to the Motion Pro, I was amazed at the difference. It'll probably last another 30 yrs!Comment
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Oem.....I purchased a Motion Pro for my1150. it did not have the slack adjusters. The factory cable did mot have slots cut into the skack abjusters to take them off and put onto the new cables.sigpic
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Motion Pro vs OEM on the Clutch Cable
I bought 2 motion pro's for my "T" during my trip to L.A., Christmas/New Year's 2013/14. I was sorta in a rush and read they don't last long...that's why I bought two. (At least I can get proficient at swapping them out if what they say is true) I'll let you guys know how long the current one lasts.
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