I always wondered why stock cable goes on right side (muffler side) and then crosses to the left. Why not just make it shorter and keep it on the left. Is that how the Alpha cable is routed? On the left?
I dropped my motor out this weekend to replace it. In the process of removing the clutch cable one of the single strands frayed out. It is probably still ok to run as is, but I couldn't help but consider replacing it. The Alpha cable is reasonably affordable (shocking for Alpha), but now that I hear that the length is different I am curious.
Anybody run one of the Alpha clutch cables before, and can offer more detail? Should I order an OEM one and call it a day, or just leave it be?
In the process of removing the clutch cable one of the single strands frayed out. It is probably still ok to run as is, but I couldn't help but consider replacing it.
Should I order an OEM one and call it a day, or just leave it be?
Every thing I've seen on line is that all years including the HP4 use the same cable. Do you know if that's true? I'll be back home tomorrow night and can measure my original and let you know unless someone beats me to it
Does anyone have pictures on how the alpha clutch cable is routed? I have a fray in my stock cable and the OEM cable and alpha cable are the essentially the same price. If it routes in an unnerving way I'll just stick with the OEM cable.
Even it's an old topic but yesterday I installed the alphaRacing cable clutch and oh wonder it's quite short so another way must be found.
Well, even I didn't find any picture here from alphaRacing I just routet it between steering haed and the right fork tube - way nicer since the cable isn't that stiff like the OEM one and less moving during steering.
I routet it also through that front right hole in the frame where the other thick loom also runs through instead outside around the frame - fits beautifully with plenty of cable left to adjust even having the OEM ignition/lock still in place.
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