Excellent video, straight and to the point. A few additions that may be useful. 1. Cable clutches have a tendency to fail when you least expect it, buy one and keep in stock as a spare. 2. When the opportunity arises, tape up both ends and fix to the original on the bike. When it fails it’s a simple task to reconnect out there on the highway or in the field. Before taping, wrap cling film first, this will prevent the gum on the tape sticking to the cable when it’s eventually put to use, otherwise this will collect dust and cause problems very quickly. 3. Before taping the ends or fitting a new one, spray with light oil and if possible blow through with an air line. I use GT85, supposedly leaves a ptfe residue and ensure the cable slides freely, no burrs and the nipples are secure. 4. Before taping the ends at any time, see 2 above. 5. If you’ve fitted accessories and been enthusiastic with cable ties, this pull through method may prove difficult, best to address this when you next have the tank off. Modern cables are very well made and rarely fail but neglect, dust, rain and moisture are the main reason for problems which is why, for many years I’ve run a parallel cable. For what they cost, fit a new one as part of your preventative maintenance plan, so easy to do as seen in this excellent video.
Thanks so much for tuning in and adding this valuable information. It’s funny because some of your points I considered making prior to shooting the video but when the camera is rolling you seem to forget the plan. I’ve never been a script guy and I’m always just winging it. I was going to mention running a secondary as a backup but never got to that point. I appreciate your input and the time you took to provide it. Cheers!
I remember watching this video when you first posted it and today my replacement clutch cable arrived ready to fit on my T7 tomorrow! This video will be a perfect guide for me! Thanks for the great, easy to follow content 👍🏼
@@adv4me did the job yesterday and it was so simple with the video to help, I really appreciate the tip to tape the cables together to make routing the new one easier! Saved me a lot of time. Thanks again :)
Not sure why you removed the lever, the cable just comes out. I actually put on a WR450F clutch cable on mine simply because it was half of the price of the T7 cable. Any cable that is the same length will work ;)
@@adv4me Im not sure what the exchange rate is, but here the T7 cable was $70 and a dirtbike cable is $27. I think its just the local stores trying to extort us!
Made that look easy! Neat trick routing the new cable with the old one. One question, I see that you have Barkbusters on and the OEM heated grips. Doesn't look like you had to cut down the spacer in order to fit both. Did you solve it in a different manner or am I mistaken?
Good eye. After using the other ones for so long, I just found them more comfortable. Likely due to muscle memory. I have no issues with the NICE CNC ones.
Excellent video, straight and to the point. A few additions that may be useful.
1. Cable clutches have a tendency to fail when you least expect it, buy one and keep in stock as a spare.
2. When the opportunity arises, tape up both ends and fix to the original on the bike. When it fails it’s a simple task to reconnect out there on the highway or in the field. Before taping, wrap cling film first, this will prevent the gum on the tape sticking to the cable when it’s eventually put to use, otherwise this will collect dust and cause problems very quickly.
3. Before taping the ends or fitting a new one, spray with light oil and if possible blow through with an air line. I use GT85, supposedly leaves a ptfe residue and ensure the cable slides freely, no burrs and the nipples are secure.
4. Before taping the ends at any time, see 2 above.
5. If you’ve fitted accessories and been enthusiastic with cable ties, this pull through method may prove difficult, best to address this when you next have the tank off.
Modern cables are very well made and rarely fail but neglect, dust, rain and moisture are the main reason for problems which is why, for many years I’ve run a parallel cable. For what they cost, fit a new one as part of your preventative maintenance plan, so easy to do as seen in this excellent video.
Thanks so much for tuning in and adding this valuable information. It’s funny because some of your points I considered making prior to shooting the video but when the camera is rolling you seem to forget the plan. I’ve never been a script guy and I’m always just winging it. I was going to mention running a secondary as a backup but never got to that point. I appreciate your input and the time you took to provide it. Cheers!
I remember watching this video when you first posted it and today my replacement clutch cable arrived ready to fit on my T7 tomorrow! This video will be a perfect guide for me! Thanks for the great, easy to follow content 👍🏼
Glad I could help with the task. Have a great weekend.
@@adv4me did the job yesterday and it was so simple with the video to help, I really appreciate the tip to tape the cables together to make routing the new one easier! Saved me a lot of time. Thanks again :)
Nice video, Paul. It looks so easy when you do it and makes people more confident that it can be done on their own as well. 👍🏻
Exactly what I needed, thanks bro!!
Glad I could help!
Not sure why you removed the lever, the cable just comes out.
I actually put on a WR450F clutch cable on mine simply because it was half of the price of the T7 cable. Any cable that is the same length will work ;)
Damn! I didn’t think $30 was too bad for the OEM cable. Great to know for next time.
@@adv4me Im not sure what the exchange rate is, but here the T7 cable was $70 and a dirtbike cable is $27. I think its just the local stores trying to extort us!
@Nerb1 The OEM cable was $33.47 in Aus dollars here.
Made that look easy! Neat trick routing the new cable with the old one. One question, I see that you have Barkbusters on and the OEM heated grips. Doesn't look like you had to cut down the spacer in order to fit both. Did you solve it in a different manner or am I mistaken?
Hey there. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The OEM grips worked without any issues with the barkbusters.
I noticed you switched back to your old brake and clutch levers, any issues with the nicecnc short ones?
Thanks
Good eye. After using the other ones for so long, I just found them more comfortable. Likely due to muscle memory. I have no issues with the NICE CNC ones.
Did you buy the cable from Yamaha Canada?
Bought it at Burlington Cycle, my local Yamaha dealer