Troubleshooting > Failures par brand > SUZUKI > SUZUKI AT 50 > Do you have a clutch cable problem on your SUZUKI A 50 motorcycle?
A cable that frays is commonplace. A badly greased cable, which has taken on water, the reasons are various, but do not directly implicate the clutch. The difficulty of clutching or disengaging on a motorcycle with a manual gearbox can be linked to wear or poor adjustment of the clutch cable . When you have changed this, you will have to make adjustments such as adjusting the tension of the cable to have more or less clearance. Fitting the clutch cable is simple and quick, it does not require a lot of mechanical knowledge.
Symptoms :
→ Lever too soft.
→ The cable has trouble sliding in the sheath despite lubrication.
If it is too damaged, it will be necessary to change your clutch cable.
â†' To help you out, it is possible to install a bicycle cable temporarily.
If it happens to you in the countryside or anywhere far from your home. It is possible to shift gears without clutching. But this is strongly discouraged, your gearbox is not suitable for this.
Shifting on the fly:
Transmissions, primary and secondary (gearbox et chain kit) are under constant tension during the acceleration, deceleration or throttle hold phases. A sudden throttle cut causes a "dead point", a release of this tension for a fraction of a second. On-the-fly gearshifting takes place during this neutral position.
â†' To pass your 1st, you will have to push your bike, get on it and pass the 1st. Release the throttle to change to other gears.
â†' In order to downshift, you will have to apply light throttle.
Carry out regular maintenance of the clutch cable. If the control "slips", it may indicate that the tension is too loose or too short. Check and adjust tension if necessary. If your lever is too hard, your clutch cable is damaged. I'clutch is a heavily loaded component. Its lifespan varies with use and maintenance. Below are the symptoms and the right reactions to protect your clutch cable and foresee its wear.
â†' Fully engage and disengage when changing gear.
â†' Cable voltage.
â†' Grease the clutch cable regularly. (cable greaser)