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Offline JDrider

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CB550 heavy clutch pull
« on: December 14, 2022, 05:23:27 AM »
Hi Guys,
I got this bike (cb550k1) a few months ago and after seeing photos of cb550s, my clutch cable seems too long.
Also its a hard pull also. I attached a photo of how the cable is sticking out. Its routed with the other cables on the right under the tank.
I think previous owner bought wrong length cable?
Anyone know the best place to get correct cable?
or can I use this?
Thanks.
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2022, 06:07:48 AM »
the cable routing is technically for a 550 F....but it should be the same for the clutch cable...
A hard to pull clutch can be caused just from an old dirty cable.....
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2022, 06:09:23 AM »
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Offline JDrider

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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2022, 06:10:11 AM »
I was told it was a new one.

Quote from: jlh3rd on December 14, 2022, 06:07:48 AM
the cable routing is technically for a 550 F....but it should be the same for the clutch cable...
A hard to pull clutch can be caused just from an old dirty cable.....
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2022, 06:28:45 AM »
It’s too long and if it’s pulling hard just replace it, they are cheap…or find a local shop that will shorten it for you.

edit: nice bike.
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2022, 06:50:17 AM »
https://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB550K1-1975-USA/part_70439/

I found this one. I'll give it a try.

Quote from: Shtonecb500 on December 14, 2022, 06:28:45 AM
It’s too long ans if it’s pulling hard just replace it, they are cheap…or find a local shop that will shorten it for you.
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2022, 08:23:23 AM »
Hard to tell from the pic, are those the stock handlebars? 
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2022, 08:24:27 AM »
Yes

Quote from: Stev-o on December 14, 2022, 08:23:23 AM
Hard to tell from the pic, are those the stock handlebars?
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Offline TwoTired

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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2022, 08:39:02 AM »
The more bends in the clutch cable the more friction it will have.  But a hard pull can also stem from improper adjustment at the pivot arm at the clutch, or too stiff spring in a replacement clutch.  Barnett was famous for this.
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2022, 08:40:19 AM »
Yes the cable is too long for those bars.
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2022, 08:41:32 AM »
Quote from: JDrider on December 14, 2022, 08:24:27 AM
Yes

Quote from: Stev-o on December 14, 2022, 08:23:23 AM
Hard to tell from the pic, are those the stock handlebars?

Post a picture from the seat
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Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2022, 08:44:46 AM »
this is all I have


Quote from: newday777 on December 14, 2022, 08:41:32 AM
Quote from: JDrider on December 14, 2022, 08:24:27 AM
Yes

Quote from: Stev-o on December 14, 2022, 08:23:23 AM
Hard to tell from the pic, are those the stock handlebars?

Post a picture from the seat
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Re: CB550 heavy clutch pull
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2022, 12:01:32 PM »
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