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Cable clutch conversion

Postby pbc0 » Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:26 pm

My cable clutch using XL1000 Varadero sprcket cover & actuator pin.
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby turbo_billy » Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:19 pm

Looks a tidy job :clap:
What year/model were the parts off?
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby pbc0 » Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:45 pm

It do'nt matter. They're all the same on the vara.
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby turbo_billy » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:58 pm

Thanks :thumbup:
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby steve p » Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:12 am

Looks neat, did you use the OEM rod and if so how much shorter or longer must it be?
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby pbc0 » Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:33 pm

steve p wrote:Looks neat, did you use the OEM rod and if so how much shorter or longer must it be?

The vara control rod Is a straight swap.
The original can be cut down to 306mm.
It's made the bike feel much easier to control.
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby pbc0 » Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:47 pm

Grabby clutch is not an issue now.
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby steve p » Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:35 pm

Nice work mate i will look into it for next year :thumbup:
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby Stan_SP1 » Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:19 pm

Nice work!

Did you HAVE to trim the sprocket cover like that or did you choose to do that for quick front sprocket changes?
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Re: Cable clutch conversion

Postby pbc0 » Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:45 pm

The cover won't fit straight off. You have to cut it down. I first just cut it straight across but it sits proud of the frame. This was the main reason for cutting it out. Sprocket changing was secondary but I do change the front sprocket sizes regularly & it is a faff you don't have to deal with anymore.

This is what you'll get before cutting down.
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And after.
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Theres an extended lip on the top side. I initially just cut a straight line from that lip to the bottom. The cver will then fit but I was'nt happy with the look.
I've cut it down again since.
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Used the Cable & lever off an early Fireblade but have since changed the lever to a later Fireblade. 02 954 model because the brake levers are the same as the SP. So you can buy levers in pairs.
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Only one minor issue is. Because of the snorkel, the radius of the clutch cable is a bit tight. Its well lubed & does'nt feel tight at all.In fact its pretty slick. But I reckon thats why Honda went with a hydraulic clutch with the banjo set at 90 deg. Because of the compact nature of the cockpit.
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