Topic: cb550 clip on handle bars and clutch cable -_-

[xsmooth69x]

does anyone whos running clip on handle bars with there cb550 have any trouble with stock clutch cable?

the one i ordered for the cb550 from pro motion for the 550 just seems long or maybe its the clip ons. i just cant get it tight unless the cable is backed all the way out by the clutch case and backed all the way out at the lever.....

[shinyribs]

How does your new cable compare to your old cable when laying side by side? Does the new one have more cable hanging out of the sheath?

[xsmooth69x]

never had the original 

[shinyribs]

Ah, that's a bummer. Maybe someone with a 550 can measure up the free length of their cable to verify you recieved the right one. Good luck dude.

[xsmooth69x]

3 inches from what i understand..... does anyone make like shortened lines or someone with pics on how they routed them or am i just crazy?

[matt mattison]

You need shorter cables with clip ons. At least I did. Motion pro makes them, quite common.

[shinyribs]

Shorter overall cables may help with the routing of the cable when using clip ons,but the free length should remain the same.

[jamesbekman]

Did you lube your motion pro cables?  They are different from the Honda Oem cable and need to be lubed.  Hopefully that solves your issues.

[xsmooth69x]

well the routing is fine

the extra slack i have to go measure it but i swear it was like 3-3.5 inches

ow yes i used the official promotion cable lube

MATT- do you have a 550? what model pro motion cable did you use?

[matt mattison]

well the routing is fine

the extra slack i have to go measure it but i swear it was like 3-3.5 inches

ow yes i used the official promotion cable lube

MATT- do you have a 550? what model pro motion cable did you use

Yes, I have a 1975 CB550. It's going on 2 years since I put my bike backing the road, so recalling the part #'s is kinda hard. I ordered the speedo, tach, clutch and throttle cables from Dime City. If I can dig up the old order, I will post the part #'s for you. The good part about DCC is that they're pretty easy  about returns, so if you order the wrong cable, they will exchange it.

[xsmooth69x]

well the routing is fine

the extra slack i have to go measure it but i swear it was like 3-3.5 inches

ow yes i used the official promotion cable lube

MATT- do you have a 550? what model pro motion cable did you use

Yes, I have a 1975 CB550. It's going on 2 years since I put my bike backing the road, so recalling the part #'s is kinda hard. I ordered the speedo, tach, clutch and throttle cables from Dime City. If I can dig up the old order, I will post the part #'s for you. The good part about DCC is that they're pretty easy  about returns, so if you order the wrong cable, they will exchange it.

+1 thanks. Dont worry about the part # i dont want to inconvenience you ill just take some measurements and do some more reading. there must be something im messing up. i doubt we are the only 2 people running clip ons

[LesterPiglet]

I think I have the same problem. The cable I ordered is too long, it must be for US bars as UK are lower.

[xsmooth69x]

I think I have the same problem. The cable I ordered is too long, it must be for US bars as UK are lower.

well i can deal with the length but its the inner line that was to long -_-