clutch cable at engine end.

boathead · May 23rd, 2010, 01:21 PM

any tips for getting the little nodule at the end of the clutch cable into the lever at the engine? it is not attached at the handle bar, so i have slack. it's just a seemingly too tight fit. how i got it out is beyond me. it's like some chinese puzzle or something, and i am no einstein.

i'm pulling my hair out.

tapdiggy · May 23rd, 2010, 01:40 PM

Rotate the hinged part of the lever inward until the slot is facing out. Slip the cable in and seat the nodule into the hole. Then, while keeping the nodule in place, rotate the hinged part back up.

SpYd3r05 · May 23rd, 2010, 01:40 PM

I'm not really sure what the problem is... Ninja250 clutch cable replacement does not seem like anything special to be done.... pictures would help..

*edited for better guide

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kkim · May 23rd, 2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpYd3r05

I'm not really sure what the problem is... Ninja250 clutch cable replacement does not seem like anything special to be done.... pictures would help..

here's a better one.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16000

boathead · May 23rd, 2010, 02:52 PM

thanks for the responses. i don't have a camera, so i'm left with trying to explain things. i tried pivoting the piece away, but still couldn't get it. so of course, i opened up a can of worms:

the clutch lever attaches to a rod of sorts which slides into the clutch encasement. i slid that out, got the ferule seated, and slid the rod back into the encasement.

is there an alignment issue that i need to be aware of? it seems the lever now rides higher than previously, but i'm not sure. i forgot to notch a mark for alignment on re-installation.

what a mess. any insight appreciated.

kkim · May 23rd, 2010, 03:15 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23023&

boathead · May 23rd, 2010, 04:25 PM

thanks for that thread, kkim...

that's exactly the piece i'm dealing with. although my problem is not that it is not seating. rather, it seems something is not connected inside. perhaps a pin fell out. looks like i'm going to have to take a look inside the clutch.

all for a cable lube. go figure. i wish i was rich, because i can't do anything.

May 23rd, 2010, 01:21 PM	#1
boathead it's all good Name: boat Location: vermont Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250r Posts: 15	clutch cable at engine end. any tips for getting the little nodule at the end of the clutch cable into the lever at the engine? it is not attached at the handle bar, so i have slack. it's just a seemingly too tight fit. how i got it out is beyond me. it's like some chinese puzzle or something, and i am no einstein. i'm pulling my hair out.

May 23rd, 2010, 01:40 PM	#2
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	Rotate the hinged part of the lever inward until the slot is facing out. Slip the cable in and seat the nodule into the hole. Then, while keeping the nodule in place, rotate the hinged part back up. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

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May 23rd, 2010, 01:40 PM	#3
SpYd3r05 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Middle GA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 184	I'm not really sure what the problem is... Ninja250 clutch cable replacement does not seem like anything special to be done.... pictures would help.. edited for better guide

May 23rd, 2010, 02:52 PM	#5
boathead it's all good Name: boat Location: vermont Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250r Posts: 15	thanks for the responses. i don't have a camera, so i'm left with trying to explain things. i tried pivoting the piece away, but still couldn't get it. so of course, i opened up a can of worms: the clutch lever attaches to a rod of sorts which slides into the clutch encasement. i slid that out, got the ferule seated, and slid the rod back into the encasement. is there an alignment issue that i need to be aware of? it seems the lever now rides higher than previously, but i'm not sure. i forgot to notch a mark for alignment on re-installation. what a mess. any insight appreciated.

May 23rd, 2010, 03:15 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23023&

May 23rd, 2010, 04:25 PM	#7
boathead it's all good Name: boat Location: vermont Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250r Posts: 15	thanks for that thread, kkim... that's exactly the piece i'm dealing with. although my problem is not that it is not seating. rather, it seems something is not connected inside. perhaps a pin fell out. looks like i'm going to have to take a look inside the clutch. all for a cable lube. go figure. i wish i was rich, because i can't do anything.