extended cables, clutch & throttle
#1
04-27-2018, 03:30 PM
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 153
extended cables, clutch & throttle
I recently added Fasst Flexx Bars to my 14 KLX250, then quickly finding my cables are now too short. One would think it's fairly simple to see how long they are, then order new ones slightly longer, but alas no. KLX being around for so long, it always mystifies me when the aftermarket is absent. If you reach out to a brand name cable company or retailer, they literally do not know the length of cable that is stock or of the one they are selling. MotionPro for example, it's as if they are hiding it from you.
To help those that follow, here's is my findings:
stock KLX250 throttle cables, can be rerouted to find significantly more length while still safe for full turning travel. I did this, suggest you do the same, no need to replace with longer.
stock KLX250 clutch cable is 43", stock KLR650 is 47". I went with the KLR cable, but even with this added length, I had to reroute in a new fashion that I'm not thrilled about.
After further research, nearly all clutch cables have the same ends, so opt for an even longer version, maybe 49 or 50 as it would provide the true needed length for taller bar set-ups. When I search on eBay using the words Clutch Cable Length, many affordable, generic cables are found, stating their actual length, making it easy to purchase truly what you need.
I hope this is of help.
–Anthony
To help those that follow, here's is my findings:
stock KLX250 throttle cables, can be rerouted to find significantly more length while still safe for full turning travel. I did this, suggest you do the same, no need to replace with longer.
stock KLX250 clutch cable is 43", stock KLR650 is 47". I went with the KLR cable, but even with this added length, I had to reroute in a new fashion that I'm not thrilled about.
After further research, nearly all clutch cables have the same ends, so opt for an even longer version, maybe 49 or 50 as it would provide the true needed length for taller bar set-ups. When I search on eBay using the words Clutch Cable Length, many affordable, generic cables are found, stating their actual length, making it easy to purchase truly what you need.
I hope this is of help.
–Anthony
#2
04-27-2018, 03:48 PM
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 153
Generic version
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-New-C...0d40%7Ciid%3A1
Quality version, MOTION PRO 05-0343
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-New-C...0d40%7Ciid%3A1
Quality version, MOTION PRO 05-0343
#4
10-30-2019, 09:33 AM
I recently added Fasst Flexx Bars to my 14 KLX250, then quickly finding my cables are now too short. One would think it's fairly simple to see how long they are, then order new ones slightly longer, but alas no. KLX being around for so long, it always mystifies me when the aftermarket is absent. If you reach out to a brand name cable company or retailer, they literally do not know the length of cable that is stock or of the one they are selling. MotionPro for example, it's as if they are hiding it from you.
To help those that follow, here's is my findings:
stock KLX250 throttle cables, can be rerouted to find significantly more length while still safe for full turning travel. I did this, suggest you do the same, no need to replace with longer.
stock KLX250 clutch cable is 43", stock KLR650 is 47". I went with the KLR cable, but even with this added length, I had to reroute in a new fashion that I'm not thrilled about.
After further research, nearly all clutch cables have the same ends, so opt for an even longer version, maybe 49 or 50 as it would provide the true needed length for taller bar set-ups. When I search on eBay using the words Clutch Cable Length, many affordable, generic cables are found, stating their actual length, making it easy to purchase truly what you need.
I hope this is of help.
–Anthony
To help those that follow, here's is my findings:
stock KLX250 throttle cables, can be rerouted to find significantly more length while still safe for full turning travel. I did this, suggest you do the same, no need to replace with longer.
stock KLX250 clutch cable is 43", stock KLR650 is 47". I went with the KLR cable, but even with this added length, I had to reroute in a new fashion that I'm not thrilled about.
After further research, nearly all clutch cables have the same ends, so opt for an even longer version, maybe 49 or 50 as it would provide the true needed length for taller bar set-ups. When I search on eBay using the words Clutch Cable Length, many affordable, generic cables are found, stating their actual length, making it easy to purchase truly what you need.
I hope this is of help.
–Anthony
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