Clutch adjuster bolt thread dilema

Dana01 · Post by **Dana01** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:12 am

Hi gang. I'm about to install the clutch cable but the female threads in the "clutch cable joint" (the little piece that fits into the right case top) has a weird 7mm thread while the adjuster bolt (and lock nut) are 8x1.25mm.

I know I'm missing something, but I've run out of parts. Should I just re-tap it and call it a day?

1966 CB77 (getting close)

Dana01 · Post by **Dana01** » Fri May 06, 2011 1:12 pm

Bueller? Bueller? .......... <crickets>

ok, here's the pic. maybe this will help

The only thing I can think of is that this ain't a clutch cable and that it was with the bike just because. The cable has a metal mounting tab thingie (with an 8mm hole) which is not shown in the pic. The mounting tab is free to slide along the cable.

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Fri May 06, 2011 2:03 pm

Dana,

Maybe an aftermarket cable? Retrobikes has the rippin deal on the correct cable.

Davo

Dana01 · Post by **Dana01** » Fri May 06, 2011 2:11 pm

Thx Davo ... was trying to get the bike ready for tomorrow's VJMC ride but just got an e-mail from my Asian seat vendor saying the seat was returned to him for some "unknown" reason. He will re-ship today, so I'm putting in a call to Retro. They rock on shipping and prices.

<sigh>

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Fri May 06, 2011 2:51 pm

Dana, run down and I'll loan you a seat and cable!

Davo

Dana01 · Post by **Dana01** » Fri May 06, 2011 4:06 pm

lol ... thanks Davo. I'm so tempted :)

I'll have to pass ... it'll get done soon enough. I think my first long distance checkout ride will probably be to the Bay area :)

Dana01 · Post by **Dana01** » Tue May 10, 2011 2:02 pm

HA! I guessed correctly. The cable that came with the bike (the one in the pic) belongs to some other bike. I just got my new one from Retro in the mail, and it has the proper threads.

Silly me though ... I forgot to measure and I received the cable for low bars ... too short.

I just ordered the mid-rise bar cable from Western Hills.

Anyone need a brand new low bar clutch cable? My cost plus shipping I guess.

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Clutch adjuster bolt thread dilema

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