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Clutch cables breaking

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I apologize in advance if this has been posted previously..but I am on dial up and searching was taking too long...

IN the past 6 - 8 weeks I have went thru 2 cables..this last one lasted just 2 weeks.

Any ideas as to why they would start breaking???](*,) I have had the bike since end of May and the original (to me ) cable lasted approx 2 moths also but it was somewhat rusted...it is an 83 GS850 (not sure if G or GL)...


I ned to get this fixed so I can move up in size of bike as I need to be able to pull a small trailer and possible sidecar for my blk lab.:roll:
 
Are you sure that the cable isn't binding somewhere? My Shadow throttle cable broke twice before I discovered that it was pinched by the tank. (primary cable split for two carbs....THAT was an expensive mistake!)
 
Was it a universal cable or OEM ?? WHere did it break ?? The usual suspect is the clutch lever. Their should be a plastic insert Over the lever end. Make sure to put a dab of silicon grease on the ends
 
if it is a motion pro cable that will be the problem!!!
genuine suzuki is the only way to go.
 
txironhead said:
Are you sure that the cable isn't binding somewhere? My Shadow throttle cable broke twice before I discovered that it was pinched by the tank. (primary cable split for two carbs....THAT was an expensive mistake!)
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Absolutely no binding....slid back and forth like a dream whilst disconnected....added a touch of dry lube and a little silicone at the ends and all worked great....then all of a sudden....SNAP and i was shifting with out the use of a clutch cable.....not really my idea of fun in city traffic....:-(
 
SqDancerLynn1 said:
Was it a universal cable or OEM ?? WHere did it break ?? The usual suspect is the clutch lever. Their should be a plastic insert Over the lever end. Make sure to put a dab of silicon grease on the ends
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Universal cable???? Did not know there were such an animal. I presumed it was OEM as it was p/n'ed for the G / GL only....Importer/distributor is Parts USA....and I am not impressed with there cables...the first one snapped inside the slug that fits inside the clutch lever .... this last one well it was midnite and I haven't looked to see where exactly from the slug it snapped....the first one looked like it was sheared of nice and smooth.
 
focus frenzy said:
if it is a motion pro cable that will be the problem!!!
genuine suzuki is the only way to go.
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Unless the dealerships parts people can't read..they say it is not avail from Suzuki....but I don't know..for sure will re-check later this morning.
 
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