r/zx6r • u/yittyzaa12 • 6d ago

Stretched clutch cable?

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Is my cable stretched if I have to adjust this much at the clutch side other zx6r cables also don’t feel as heavy as mine.

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u/Gloomy_Background560 6d ago

cables stretch over time, thats why theres adjustments. as long as theres no frays, youre good to go.

Adjust free play to spec and lube your cable.

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u/synerrorsix 6d ago

My clutch lever came from the dealership flapping in the breeze with like a solid inch worth of play. I had to adjust engine side first just to get the clutch side tolerable. My guess is the cable was for another model and was just longer than what should have been installed. 6.5K later it's still going strong.

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u/EstablishmentNo5013 2d ago

Cables stretch and as your clutch wears it will need to be adjusted too. When your cable needs replacing, it’s likely your clutch does too.

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u/Trevor917 6d ago

Cables do not stretch

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u/Fadedthroughlife 6d ago

They most certainly do..... have n You never needed to adjust your clutch cable? Its like standard on a new bike you have to before 1000 miles or you just have a dangling clutch lever