The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Lucky_Lou on June 13, 2013, 09:26:06 AM
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I have been struggling with a stiff clutch for a while. I stripped the clutch for a look see at the back end of last year as i was due a spline lube and was sure the plate was ok.
Anyway i decided to replace the cable with a "Featherlight" from Motorworks. verdict......... spot on its like a new un [smiley=clap.gif].
Despite the old cable when removed feeling "free" clearly that was the issue.
The job is a doddle 15 minutes, here is a step by step guide for those "less" mechanical if you have a similar issue.
screw the cable adjustment back as far as it will go and remove any cable ties or fixings
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk113%2Fluckyloudiamond%2FR65%2520Clutch%2520Cable%2F001_zps0e789346.jpg&hash=55c167d047645f66a5fb87fdc013f642c4b1b8d2) (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/luckyloudiamond/media/R65%20Clutch%20Cable/001_zps0e789346.jpg.html)
disconnect the nipple on the clutch lever (use a small jemmy to move the arm forward if needed.
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk113%2Fluckyloudiamond%2FR65%2520Clutch%2520Cable%2F002_zps50831895.jpg&hash=146ba8471b69839268372dde5b69d53f95e16ec8) (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/luckyloudiamond/media/R65%20Clutch%20Cable/002_zps50831895.jpg.html)
Slide the cable from the gearbox mounting flange
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk113%2Fluckyloudiamond%2FR65%2520Clutch%2520Cable%2F003_zps175f6652.jpg&hash=75e6182fc7af91b64343355745ecd807fefce3be) (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/luckyloudiamond/media/R65%20Clutch%20Cable/003_zps175f6652.jpg.html)
The lever nipple will now slide out and remove the end link.
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk113%2Fluckyloudiamond%2FR65%2520Clutch%2520Cable%2F005_zps4156fa67.jpg&hash=50d8ccc2d79ca550d083ba12525d717a9b9eb2a3) (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/luckyloudiamond/media/R65%20Clutch%20Cable/005_zps4156fa67.jpg.html)
Re assemble in reverse with the new cable
Lou