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Manimal
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 05:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So i'm going through the city streets yesterday and my clutch cable snaps leaving me unable to shift. Oh shit!!!! Luckily i was able to get home without having to get out of 3rd gear. So i ordered a new cable. But i was wondering if I have to drain the transmission fluid take apart my primary to replace the cable? If anyone could let me know what i'm in for it would totally help. Thanks
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Brent_crossbronkos
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 09:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What year is the bike? I know XBs you do not have to remove the primary - just the small cover at the rear - just installed a Mueller "light pull" clutch ramp assembly on my 04 XB12 this morning so you are getting the info firsthand!!! Shouldn't take more than a 1/2 hour tops to swap out the cable. As an aside - the Mueller kit went in no problem and the clutch pull is now similar to the 07's - very light and manageable.
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Panhead_dan
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Easy to replace as Brent said. Lube the cable end every so often to avoid future failures. The cable end has to pivot where it interfaces with the lever. If it's dry, the cable will bend instead. Bend metal enough times and it will break on ya.
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Dbird29
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yes, that is a maintenance item.
Lube the clutch pivot every so often and be aware of any "grittyness" when you pull the clutch cable.
Same as on the old '75 Honda CL360 I learned on.
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Manimal
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

-i have an 03 firebolt xb9r
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Manimal
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 06:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So it looks like I have to replace my tranny fluid anyways. I went out to my garage and found that a bunch of my fluid had leaked out onto the floor. I saw that the drain plug is on the bottom of the primary but whats the best way to add fluid and how much???
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Fullpower
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 07:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yes, drain fluid from plug at bottom, use a 5/8 box wrench. refill with one quart synthetic 15w-50 or 20w-50 via the access cover on left side with (2) T-27 torx screws.
Some folks will argue the point, but I have had suitable service from many different brands of Synthetic motor oil in 15W-50 for my Buell XB. I understand that the LATER models, since 2006 or so no longer require a Synthetic lubricant, due to a change in the clutch plates and or springs, but your 2003 and my 2004 seem to work very well with synthetic motor oils.
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Rr_eater
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bought a Magura hydraulic clutch setup from American Sport Bike when I started to question my cable's lifespan. Not a single problem with the hydraulic, and I would actually call it an upgrade, as the clutch feels awesome always!!!

Bruce
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Manimal
Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 07:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Is this the right stuff? http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/index. php?app=ccp0&ns=prodshow&ref=17135&sid=x076u2971b0 7b0r376dkc97am79n9qq2&portrelay=1
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Manimal
Posted on Monday, July 02, 2007 - 07:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Is synthetic better than the OEM recommended fluid?
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