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larrikin

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Boy, am I a lucky rider. I went on a run with some friends this morning. After cover about 140ks and a good lunch (lobster and steak) I went to see Mick Dyer* in Penrith (NSW). When Eli was looking at the bike he pulled the clutch in, SNAP, one busted clutch cable. He was able to do a temporary repair.

So after $50 and 45 mintues I was back on the road. I do have to get a new cable very soon.

*Mick Dyer is a BMW mechanic and one of the best.


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The sun does smile down occasionally, doesn't it? I think we've all got a tale or two of a lucky quick fix.
I'm in the middle of winter maintenance on my K75RT. My clutch cable is the original one (1991 vintage) and I'm thinking of replacing it with a new one before I have to call on the sun to shine on some dark back road. Moto-bins sells one (CLUTCH CABLE(FEATHERLIGHT)K100RT/LT. K75RT. K1100LT. Exceeds original spec. Made by Venhill in UK.) that I'm considering. Does anyone have any experience with it, or should I just stick with the OEM?


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charlie99

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yes ...and they work very well

have a look at the thread on the clutch lever distortions to the cable retainer ...and breakages encountered ...some times a new lever may help if badly worn as well .

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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Rhodes rash wrote:The sun does smile down occasionally, doesn't it? I think we've all got a tale or two of a lucky quick fix.
I'm in the middle of winter maintenance on my K75RT. My clutch cable is the original one (1991 vintage) and I'm thinking of replacing it with a new one before I have to call on the sun to shine on some dark back road. Moto-bins sells one (CLUTCH CABLE(FEATHERLIGHT)K100RT/LT. K75RT. K1100LT. Exceeds original spec. Made by Venhill in UK.) that I'm considering. Does anyone have any experience with it, or should I just stick with the OEM?

Definitely stick with OEM and make sure you get the little nylon sleeve that goes into the clutch lever. I have had both in my hand, OEM is better. Any my friendly ex BMW man of 30 years also insists on OEM cables. I do have a spare here, its a Venhill and its way thinner than the OEM which we fitted instead. When I put the OEM one and changed the pivot bearing in my clutch became usable with one finger.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 42,640 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 59,460 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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Holister

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larrikin wrote:Boy, am I a lucky rider. I went on a run with some friends this morning. After cover about 140ks and a good lunch (lobster and steak) I went to see Mick Dyer* in Penrith (NSW). When Eli was looking at the bike he pulled the clutch in, SNAP, one busted clutch cable. He was able to do a temporary repair.

So after $50 and 45 mintues I was back on the road. I do have to get a new cable very soon.

*Mick Dyer is a BMW mechanic and one of the best.
Certainly a stroke of luck there larrikin. I was lucky with mine last year when it snaped as I pulled into my driveway.... mind you I nearly went thru the garage door.... affraid


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1989 K100RT     VIN  0097367 (naked)  
1996 K1100RS   VIN  0451808		 I'm a lucky Rider Austra12    Fuel:  95 Octane
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50
Gear Box Oil:  Nulon Synthetic 75W90
    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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I know that feeling.

Took a family holiday camping in France. Drove home from the ferry port, put the car into reverse to park with the back facing the house to unload all the camping gear. Bang. Timing belt snapped. Usual damage, all covered by warranty as the replacement had been done to schedule at the main dealer. Unloaded the stuff then took a bus to town to pick up the other car I had left parked in a car park.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 42,640 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 59,460 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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I'm unhappy with Mick, I bought a "Mick Dyer" Racing T shirt from him in 1997, and it's developed some holes in it this year. I should go back and complain.


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rosskko

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So you went for a ride and some bloke broke your clutch cable and then made you pay for him to fix it????

Not sure I want your kind of luck


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Basic/2 6308802K100CJ  05/1988

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larrikin

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I could have phone YOU to come and fix it for me for free :-c:


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88 BMW K100RS

It increases my paranoia
Like lookin' at my mirror and seein' a police car
    

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