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R1 Clutch Cable - Setup/pics
spdpug98 - 10/7/10 at 10:22 AM

I have been out for a long run this morning and have developed exactly the same problem as last time, when out driving hard for a long time the clutch cable vibrates itself tighter and tighter thus pulling the cable in and giving clutch slip

If you some of you wouldn’t mind could you take a picture of how your cable is mounted below the clutch cover, I can then see if I am doing something wrong or see if yours are set up different - otherwise I think I will need to convert it to hydraulic as I ma getting sick and tired of it happening

A1 - 10/7/10 at 11:07 AM

dont have a pic, but how is yours mounted? there should be a bracket underthe cover that the end of the clutch cable fits into with a nut on either side of the slot for the cable. these will lock against each other so it shouldnt loosen.

spdpug98 - 10/7/10 at 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by A1
dont have a pic, but how is yours mounted? there should be a bracket underthe cover that the end of the clutch cable fits into with a nut on either side of the slot for the cable. these will lock against each other so it shouldnt loosen.


I have exactly the same set up, and had really tightened them up before the run. But, it happened again

spdpug98 - 10/7/10 at 11:30 AM

Probably easier to post a pic of mine:





I have not re-adjusted it since I got back

A1 - 10/7/10 at 12:45 PM

I always tighten mine on the left hand side nut, (on your pics) and leave the other one fixed. how about putting an extra nut on one side to lock them?

spdpug98 - 10/7/10 at 12:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by A1
how about putting an extra nut on one side to lock them?


Thats what I was thinking of doing if everyone else had the same set up, will have to try and find a couple of nuts with the same thread - will have a look at it after the qualifying has finished

A1 - 10/7/10 at 01:33 PM

ive only got the two on and seems to be fine...
its a random thread i think, you might struggle!
good luck!

spdpug98 - 10/7/10 at 03:17 PM

Cheers, just been out and took off the bracket and filed all the edges (not sure why) and put it all back together and tightened up using the left hand nut

Let see what happens on the next run out!

jase380 - 10/7/10 at 03:36 PM

stick a dollop of thread lock on.... must be worth a try

StevieB - 10/7/10 at 04:55 PM

I had exactly the same setup, but I used two nuts either side as lock nuts, with the open end (left side on your piccy) using a nylock as a locker. Never had a problem with it.

Wheels244 - 10/7/10 at 05:19 PM

Hi Dave

I'll email you a pic of mine when I fire the laptop up ( sent this from my phone ).
I've only got one nut either side and not had any bother. Lock nuts are a good idea.
I bent the bracket so both nuts pulled up square on to it.

Rob

spdpug98 - 11/7/10 at 07:20 AM

Thanks for all the replies, I think I may loosen it off again today and put some lock thread on too

Rob, how are you doing - we haven't caught up yet!!! How far is Cadwell Park from you as I am racing there in August

[Edited on 11/7/10 by spdpug98]

Wheels244 - 11/7/10 at 05:14 PM

Cadwell is do-able Dave. Bit of a trek for you isn't it ?
What are the dates ? I'll try and make it if I'm not on duty.
Do you need anyone to spanner for you or have you got it covered ?

spdpug98 - 12/7/10 at 08:15 AM

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Originally posted by Wheels244
Cadwell is do-able Dave. Bit of a trek for you isn't it ?
What are the dates ? I'll try and make it if I'm not on duty.
Do you need anyone to spanner for you or have you got it covered ?


Just had a quick look on Multimap, it looks like it is also a couple of hours from you! It is about 4/4.5 hours for me - i'm mot looking forward to the drive back as knowing the MR2 series we will probably be the last race of the day

I'm racing there on the 22nd August and it will be my first time at the circuit, but really looking forward to it. I should be OK on the spanners as I do it myself (stop laughing at the back!!!), but if you do come along you are more than welcome to muck in and give me a hand if needed

Wheels244 - 12/7/10 at 07:32 PM

I'll check the date and get back to you.

Yeh, it's about 2 hours from me. I've got a mate who lives near there so would be a good excuse to catch up with him.

Of course you can spanner - you built a car from scratch !! I just thought it might be easier keeping your hands clean

Watch out for the Mountain - it's steeper than it looks on telly !
Never fail to lift the front wheel even on my old ZX6 - god know's what it will be like on the 'Blade - I hope to find out soon

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