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tomimsmith1992 · DTR Respected Member

Clutch cables Not fitting

MIGHTYMAN · DTR Senior Member

If I remember correctly, the after market one I bought a while ago was about 120cm and I had to curl the cable slightly to get it to fit as it was far too long. As for the stock one, I THINK it's about 90cm? Are you 100% sure you are routing it correctly?

tomimsmith1992 · DTR Respected Member

cheers For The reply Mightyman

i should have explained better the outer casing length of the cable is not the issue, it fits perfectly.

the inner metal cable is usually to long.

i am pretty sure it is routed correctly as it goes through the holding bracket in front of the Rad and through the cable management on the neck of the frame

MIGHTYMAN · DTR Senior Member

Oh I see what you mean. The only thing I could think of, provided you know you clutch / clutch arm is sound, would be that you need to fiddle around A LOT with the adjusters on the new clutch cable.

Calum122 · Guru

It's bought* you didn't bring them you bought them. Sorry but it really winds me up when people say brought.

If it's routed properly and you can't set it by a few mm then adjust the clutch itself beneath the clutch cover. 15 minute job to do.

slob · Guru

Most aftermarkets don't fit properly,buy genuine and save the hassle.

tomimsmith1992 · DTR Respected Member

Hi Lads

Looks like there are a few different lengths of cable you can buy for dt's,

for example

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361128586936%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

and

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT125R-clutch-cable-DT125RE-DT125X-1988-2008-fast-despatch-/360903495678

note the different lengths and the are multiple different lengths in different listings

i have brought genuine, and every other cable i have tried also, none fit at the moment i am temporary making my own although they don't last long,

this kit

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Throttle-Clutch-Cable-Emergency-Repair-Kit-/131313509182

when i have found the right cable ill let you guys know

Cheers fellas

SMurF_12 · DTR Senior Member

Venhill will be able to make up a good cable for you.

tomimsmith1992 · DTR Respected Member

Update

Cable that fitted like a glove

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT-125-1988-2005-TDR-125-R-93-03-Slinky-Glide-Clutch-Cable-/131455786541

bike is a 2000

Calum122 · Guru

I've never had an aftermarket clutch cable that hasn't snapped in a few weeks...just saying.

tomimsmith1992 · DTR Respected Member

ahaha

this ones doing well, been a good 3 months so far.

hopefully many more miles to go !!