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Clutch help!
- Thread starter Huddlebob
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- clutch gears shift sprocket cover
Youre missing a piece that holds the cable housing out side the case.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1911875655?i...MI5o6X6Ne26AIVAVYMCh3jfAVEEAQYCCABEgJABvD_BwE
You can see it in the photo.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1911875655?i...MI5o6X6Ne26AIVAVYMCh3jfAVEEAQYCCABEgJABvD_BwE
You can see it in the photo.
Huddlebob
XS400 Member
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Even when i hold the cable housing in place with my hand, the lever still doesn't retract? The spring is still fairly tight, and I've tried attaching the lfting mechanism with the spring resting tightly coiled and stretched out. Either, way, when I pull the clutch lever, the mechanism lifts slight, but the lever does not retract. Old spring maybe? Not lubricated? Or will the inclusion of the cable holder fix this you think? Any idea is welcome
Even when i hold the cable housing in place with my hand, the lever still doesn't retract? The spring is still fairly tight, and I've tried attaching the lfting mechanism with the spring resting tightly coiled and stretched out. Either, way, when I pull the clutch lever, the mechanism lifts slight, but the lever does not retract. Old spring maybe? Not lubricated? Or will the inclusion of the cable holder fix this you think? Any idea is welcome
You need the cable holder. Also looks like you stretched out the spring on the actuator arm.
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Having an old clutch cable will make it noticeably harder to pull the clutch lever. Theres some adjustments to be made on the clutch before you get it functioning properly.
Once its all hooked up , youll have about a half inch of lever action that will operate the clutch and enable you to shift gears.
Once its all hooked up , youll have about a half inch of lever action that will operate the clutch and enable you to shift gears.
Good morning. Would you be able to send me the obj and stl file for this please? My friend has an unusable 82 xs400 because he is unable to find this part anywhere. And he's been looking for a while. I hope this 81 will fit his 82.
You might not get an answer here on this thread, as it is an old thread and the person you quoted hasn't been active in two years.
GuyS
XS400 Enthusiast
I am replacing my clutch cable because it is sticking. I found a wear point on the cable (see the second photo). There may be broken strands inside causing the resistence. I tried to lube the problem away so there’s more to it than just needing a lube. If you look at the first picture, that is the end that goes into the housing. I am hoping my new replacement cable will have this type of end because it is crimped on.
I should mention that mine is off of a 1982 Yamaha XS400J. A,…. Maxim DOHC engine, so it could be different from what you’re looking for bramessar. So as to not confuse, here is my housing which clearly is different from the OP’s
I should mention that mine is off of a 1982 Yamaha XS400J. A,…. Maxim DOHC engine, so it could be different from what you’re looking for bramessar. So as to not confuse, here is my housing which clearly is different from the OP’s
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avemachina
XSasperated but XScited!
1L9-15441-00-00 is the part number for the "clutch cable holder" that everyone's missing.
I've been working on gathering up the STLs I've made for my random bike parts together (as a way of learning FreeCAD), and this seems like a fun one to do. I've got the original part, I've been meaning to digitize it anyway.
GuyS
XS400 Enthusiast
The old clutch cable has totally freed up now after sitting for a few days,… after my oil treatment. That means there probably are not any broken strands after all. I’ve got a new one on order, so will still replace it. I’ve got a spare now. CAD has been the tool I’ve used in my career. It’s been an invaluable tool for me.
If you do I'd love to have it
avemachina
XSasperated but XScited!
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6993476
Here's my STL of the one I dimensioned from the one off my bike last night. It's not 100% in terms of the cable entry angle, but it will prevent your cable from falling into the case cover, which is all it needs to do. I'll make some refinements to it later on to make it a little more FDM-friendly (thicken some surfaces, etc)
Here's my STL of the one I dimensioned from the one off my bike last night. It's not 100% in terms of the cable entry angle, but it will prevent your cable from falling into the case cover, which is all it needs to do. I'll make some refinements to it later on to make it a little more FDM-friendly (thicken some surfaces, etc)
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Thank you so much!
