Help! Broken Clutch Cable

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Help! Broken Clutch Cable

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The clutch cable on my '11 4T broke this afternoon. Had an exciting ride home in 2nd gear.
I have no idea how to replace this thing. Any help would be much appreciated.
The cable broke at the lever, not the clutch arm.
What do I do?
Again, thanks for any help.
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Nettar wrote:The clutch cable on my '11 4T broke this afternoon. Had an exciting ride home in 2nd gear.
I have no idea how to replace this thing. Any help would be much appreciated.
The cable broke at the lever, not the clutch arm.
What do I do?
Again, thanks for any help.
http://www.vespamaintenance.com/body/clcable/
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Scooter Help is your friend!

http://www.scooterhelp.com/genmaintain/ ... cable.html

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Thanks for the help! I may be able to ride this week!
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Post by fisher1 »

The video suggests reusing the "solderless nipple". Only do this if you cannot get a replacement, as there should be a very very small brass bushing / crush disk that is inserted in the threads ahead of the tightening bolt. This is used to ensure the bolt doesn't damage any of the new cable strands when you tighten down on the bolt. They usually get damaged when used or lost when removed.

Suggest you get several new replacements; they cost about a buck. One to use with your new cable and one of them as a spare on your glove box along with a spare cable as well. Many times a clutch cable breaks, you'll also lose the "solderless bushing".
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