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Clutch cable woes

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by bikerlife, Jun 5, 2006.

  1. bikerlife

    bikerlife Member

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    Hey group, I had just left out for work this morning and gone about 1/2 mile when I pulled in on the clutch and POW. The cable broke right at the lever. Will an aftermarket cable for an 81 XJ 550 R interchange and work on my 81 XJ 550 H?

    Thanks

    Kelly
     
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    Only the 82 550j and 83 550k will work.
     
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    Thanks JD. I gotta get it fixed. I'm clutching with the back of my right leg and a pair of Vise grips. Adds a WHOLE new diminsion to riding (bad diminsion)

    Kelly
     
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    Innovative to say the least! Dangerous but it works, get that cable ASAP!
     
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    I once lost my gear shifter at 2:00 am two states from home, it had vibrated loose. Duct tape, paper clips and a wrench got me home. The next day I lock-tite'd the whole damn bike.
     

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