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Offline JDrider

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Re: Hard clutch pull (Fixed)
« Reply #25 on: June 04, 2023, 04:30:00 AM »
So this morning I decided to remove the “new” cable the previous owner
Installed and replaced with a new Honda cable.
The clutch is now smooth and pulls perfect.
Thanks Stu and everyone for your help!
JD
1975 CB550K1

Offline stocky

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Re: Hard clutch pull (Fixed)
« Reply #26 on: June 04, 2023, 08:10:58 AM »
Had a very similar issue with a new aftermarket throttle cable that was very stiff even after lube. Ended up snapping after a year. Replaced with a new OEM cable and the difference it made was so much smoother and better, felt like a different bike. Keep those cables OEM.

Offline JDrider

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Re: Hard clutch pull (Fixed)
« Reply #27 on: June 04, 2023, 09:15:03 AM »
I took the bike for a ride today, and man does it feel like a whole new bike!
It’s shifts so smoothly, and I can find neutral immediately.
This is so great. I appreciate all the help on this forum from everybody.
« Last Edit: June 04, 2023, 09:17:15 AM by JDrider »
JD
1975 CB550K1

Offline PeWe

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Re: Hard clutch pull (Fixed)
« Reply #28 on: June 04, 2023, 09:50:01 AM »
I fully understand your feelings! ;)
That and smooth running engine from idle and up make it fun to ride.
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967