Adjusting inner clutch cable

[ArgonV]

I had to replace my inner clutch cable as the end frayed and came loose... What is the best way to adjust it to be a little more lose without having to redo the pinch bolt location? I want a firm pull, but not a difficult one.

[az_slynch]

I had to replace my inner clutch cable as the end frayed and came loose... What is the best way to adjust it to be a little more lose without having to redo the pinch bolt location? I want a firm pull, but not a difficult one.

You should have a cable adjuster on the bottom of the swingarm, between the clutch arm and the pivot for the swingarm. You can adjust your cable there with a pair of wrenches.

For total ease, you could replace your clutch lever with one of these:

http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-P ... SPORTLEVER

[jimmbomb]

I had to replace my inner clutch cable as the end frayed and came loose... What is the best way to adjust it to be a little more lose without having to redo the pinch bolt location? I want a firm pull, but not a difficult one.

Which end became frayed and loose?
Handlebar lever handle , or pinch bolt end?
Was it a firm or difficult pull before it became frayed?

[ArgonV]

Thanks for the answers,

The pinch bolt end became frayed, and it wasn't difficult before I noticed it was frayed.. It was smooth and easy on the squeeze, but then it became loose and that's when I checked the cable.

[jimmbomb]

Thanks for the answers,

The pinch bolt end became frayed, and it wasn't difficult before I noticed it was frayed.. It was smooth and easy on the squeeze, but then it became loose and that's when I checked the cable.

So.. is it back to smooth and easy now that you've replaced the inner?
I hope you greased it up well before you push it in the old outer.
BTW. .. I keep a spare new inner, pre-greased and a pincher in a zip- baggie in my glove box for side of the road repair.
No more riding home clutchless.
Good luck

[ArgonV]

It had some grease on it and I put some more on the ends. What happens when it's not greased up a lot? I thought with the nylon outer tube and the coated cable, a lot of grease would be a bad thing as it would attract dirt and grit...

[jimmbomb]

Yes, I will admit that grease does attract dirt. But I think it would take a very long time to work its way through the outer from one end to the other. I think it's safe to say that you're not going to get a lot of dirt inside the outer. And where that outer makes some turns and twists going through the handlebars and the neck and the body, that the grease helps the inner slide going through those twists and turns and makes the clutch is easier to pull.