Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Clutch Cable Replacement and Adjustment

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Күн бұрын

UPDATE: Read comment from wjb2 below about moving the clutch swing arm too far back. You may accidentally mess up your clutch!
For the adjustment step I mentioned having "a couple quarters width of free-play" but the manual says 2mm, which is a nickel's width, so maybe use a nickel instead.
Couldn't find any videos covering Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom clutch cable replacement, so I thought I'd film my replacement to share.
For adjustment steps, skip to 10:00 in the video.
Service manual link:
drive.google.com/file/d/1FTZV...
00:00 Intro
00:47 Removing the clutch cable
04:31 Installing the new cable
10:03 Adjusting the clutch

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@sachinbagga3585 Ай бұрын

Thanks for making this. I am a new rider of vulcan s. Learnt so much from ur video. Thanks for keeping things simple as clear to understand.

@tedcondo9884 8 ай бұрын

Hi Arlen. Brand new rider as of July 24, 2023. 2002 Vulcan bobber. Clutch cable snapped on the road but was able to get home. With your video, I was able to replace the cable Sat night and was riding the next day. Thank you so much for saving me time and money. I’m officially a grease monkey and I love it! Thanks again!

@arlenburroughs5014 8 ай бұрын

Glad I was able to help!

@Hawk95969 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great instructions on installing the clutch can't wait to go and pick up my new clutch. Ride with the wind in your face and the sun on your back.

@wjb2 4 жыл бұрын

good video, but word of warning the actuation arm should not be rotated around as far as you did. As internally you can disengage the internal connection from the clutch push rod. It’s then impossible to get the clutch to work with out dismantling the whole side of the engine. I know i’ve got the tee shirt, my clutch push rod ended up bent.

@arlenburroughs5014 4 жыл бұрын

Noted! Thanks for your comment.

@DeepVoid_70 Ай бұрын

The inner sleeve of modern cables is made of teflon, to reduce friction. Usually, is not a good idea to apply WD40 to teflon, because it contains some solvents which can be aggressive on teflon and damage it. Maybe, a solvent-less lubricant such as the good ol' Motul MC Care P4 E. Z. Lube, or the WD40 Silicone Lubricant, is preferable. Anyway, super video! 😀👍

@leoreyes9489 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video. My cable snapped on my way home from work. My wife had to help me tow it home. After watching this video I easily replaced mine. Thank you so much for explaining so well.

@erickyauco 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched hundreds of diy videos on car and motorcycle repairs and this is easily one my favorite ones. Straight to the point with a clear view and directions. Thank you!

@cadillac1smith485 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Tutorial! Completed without being stressed out, and with no cussing and fussing. To Whom it may concern: for clutch lever adjustment: the manual says 2-3 mm's of clutch lever play- a nickel coin is 2 mm, and a quarter is 1.75 mm's. 2 quarters are: 1.75 +1.75 = 3.5. So I think I will just use a nickel: which is 2 mm's for the adjustment.

@jeromeromero8224 3 жыл бұрын

Cable just busted. Perfect video man, thanks.

@rohanplatt1721 Жыл бұрын

perfect amount of info. no unnecessary attempts at humour. logical, practical and presented for all levels. thanks Arien

@arlenburroughs5014 Жыл бұрын

Glad I could be of service! Happy riding

@SunnySpot123 2 жыл бұрын

I must have watched your video a half a dozen times… and thanks to your clear instructions I successfully changed out my snapped cable. Thank you!

@mikejcassam 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Clear and concise. Exactly what I was looking for.

@austinmanning6201 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help I used your video to fix the adjustment on my 750 Vulcan

@alexxxdagrrreat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video just got a 09 vulcan and noticed my clutch a bit off and this helped me fix my problem 100% thank you !!! 👍

@Tawni.6269 3 жыл бұрын

I use this video before i purchased a Kawasaki maintenance manual thank you for the excellent instructions i appreciate it. 🗨️😎👍

@warrenlimonas5167 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Replaced clutch cable in no time.

@Cocobeachhippie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I saved in favorites in case I ever have to replace my clutch cable 😎

@63Eco 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thanks for the tutorial. That's exactly what I needed to know. BTW, I'm also in KC. I grew up about a mile north of the sports complex. I just rode my blue Vulcan 800 past it today.

@seilatith Жыл бұрын

thanks for making this man, very clear instructions

@bongothom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was just what I needed.

@donotneed1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on the video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻 Thank you for your time sir. 🙏🏻

@pchild1248 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your soul for this!❤️

@davidcurrie5298 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Gets right to the point, I like no wasted time on stuff not important.

@danielburhans378 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very well explained!

@jescopayne Жыл бұрын

Super useful adjustment info. Thanks.

@the_shade 3 жыл бұрын

that was a great help for me, thx mate! Great vid!

@jetiblind Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this!

@iamhvrcrft 6 ай бұрын

Your video saved a United States veterans motorcycle from the scrap yard. Just letting you know and thank you ❤

@arlenburroughs5014 6 ай бұрын

Wow glad to be of assistance! God bless the USA!

@jefsky59 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I took my clutch cable off and it was couple weeks before I got my new cable that I bought online so I just got it here a month later after I ordered it so I kind of forgot exactly how I took it off so this video is very helpful I was also a little bit confused and how to adjust the cable so you made it all real understandable, so I'm on my way to get er' done!

@arlenburroughs5014 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jeff! I love the vn900 and I am glad I can help the community!

@jefsky59 3 жыл бұрын

@@arlenburroughs5014 yeah what I'm riding is a 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan vn800b I'm 62 now have a lot of problems with my hips and knees and feet . I had a 2004 1700 cc Yamaha. it was great on the highways but just a little too much for me to handle in town. Every stop sign every red light anytime I have to stop it's really hard on my feet and knees so I decided I wasn't going to ride anymore .then this sweet little 800 came along and I thought yeah ! maybe I should try it just a lighter bike and it really has worked out. I don't get as sore and it's just easier for me to handle but yeah still the clutch cable replacement was still the same as on your 900. Funny ! sometimes people ask me what my bike is and I tell them it's a 900 Kawasaki hahaha ive had non riderz ask if itz a Harley,beacause the guy i brought it from put alot of aftermarket partz on it, and itz loud so they think its a Harley .😎👌👍L.M.F.A.O.!!!!!

@DesertCruiser1 3 жыл бұрын

Well done my friend! 🙏✌️

@ZackofAllTrades87 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Super helpful

@dimasbely666 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо за видео. Подписался. Поменял сцепление на своём "МАЛЫШЕ" (VN900 classic), а трос не отрегулировал, сейчас пойду делать регулировку.

@lennygiles9274 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@justinirvin1658 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@armandoherrera2194 Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias, quedo muy bien mi cable del clutch

@Gypsonman Жыл бұрын

Perfect !! muchas Gracias !! Thanks a lot !!

@rkr894able 11 ай бұрын

Just need to adjust my clutch on Nomad but after after watching this video, I can go a head and replace an entire cable 😂

@rickgold6664 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently custom and classic are similar except the exhaust shield on the classic is maybe fatter. The access on my Classic was not quite the same. Just a smidgen tighter. Enough to make it a miserable job. 🤦‍♂️🤬😂 Next time I’ll remember to remove my front exhaust shield. Appreciate your video!! Thanks for posting!!

@eranes123 Ай бұрын

Thankss Very help me😊

@davidcurrie5298 3 жыл бұрын

10/10 👍

@nezeron Жыл бұрын

Спасибо за инструкцию камрад 👍

@paulodias6486 2 жыл бұрын

Brazil. Tankyou

@donweaver1600 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I missed the center adjuster

@FRJ1982 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 900 that looks just like this one. Nice bike btw. But my paperwork doesn't quite say exactly what type of bike I have. People always ask me what it is and I can only say it's a Vulcan 900. I hear of Classics, Customs or this,that and the other...what type is it??? Anybody input would be appreciated

@jeffbraden78 Жыл бұрын

This in video is the custom. The classic and classic LT are the same. The ones with big wheel up front and floor boards. Lt comes with windshield and sissy bar, classic does not. As far as drivetrain all 3 models are ifentical from 06 to current. They just change colors each year. Testimate to how good and reliable of a platform you have and why there are so many aftermarket options. Its a great bike.

@Cwright386 Жыл бұрын

Would it be roughly be the same for a 800?

@davidhill7649 Ай бұрын

Well I can't get the clutch to disengage the motor shuts down can you help me.

@corneilcorneil 3 жыл бұрын

8:20 You need more bolt on yhe left side, so you can slide the rubber over the threat.

@SamBassComedy 3 күн бұрын

You could've saved yourself a lot of time by tying off the new cable to the bottom of the old and let it guide the new cable through. Also, wd40 isn't the best lubricant for cables. They make actual cable lube

@stewmason2263 2 ай бұрын

Did you have clutch slipping after this I do I changed clutch plates and followed your video I can't get it right

@arlenburroughs5014 2 ай бұрын

Is there not enough movement before you feel "weight" of the clutch lever? I would try adjusting it so there is 3-4 "quarters" room before you feel clutch weight just to be sure the slipping isn't related to your cable

@madryce Жыл бұрын

You didn't link a part number I'm having trouble finding the proper size

@arlenburroughs5014 Жыл бұрын

Most all kawi dealers have a "parts finder" tool that is quite handy. freedomcycles.dealerspikeparts.com/oemparts/a/kaw/500b52e4f8700223e4796592/cables Looks like 54011-0069 was the part for my bike.

@kellyharmon8897 2 жыл бұрын

I can't figure out how it works I bought a new cable and it just won't line up. I hate it so fucking much I would rather rebuild the Motor than play with the clutch cable. I have it on there tight and the bike still won't move when I pull the clutch in