does anyone else have a the problem of the clutch cable blocking part of the speedo? more like the bottom part where the KM/Miles are, i kind of use it to guess how far i got to go before the next fill up and its always blocked by the dang clutch cable.

what do i do about it? I'm kind of afraid to tie it up because it might effect my steering.

 

It sounds like it is improperly routed. If you have a manual check how the factory
recommends routing it. If not, maybe visit your local bike shop and see how some of
the bikes on the show-room are routed to give you an idea.

It's also possible that the cable is not the correct on for your bike (too long/short) and that is causing the problem.

It is not a good idea to tie the cable up tight, this can lead to binding/kinks and
steering issues (as you correctly surmised). Control cables should always have some
slack/play at any points that secure/control the run.

Hope this helps, Ern

 

hmmm thanks

can anyone post a pic of the F4i clutch cable from the drivers/riders point of view? i don't know what I'm doing wrong but the picture blocks the bottom portion of the display.

 

any one?
i cant be the only one with this problem.

 

Hi it look like what mahatter says the cable is routed wrong should run behind the display so poss wrong cable too short. by the way madhatter that wa my stock car racing name many years ago great memories

 

My f4i is the exact same way. You will just get used to it.

 

ya i am pretty sure this is the stock F4i clutch cable and path.
it cant go behind the display, if you look at the picture, there is only around 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap between the display housing and the air duck cover.

i think i am going to see if i can get a longer clutch cable to run it somewhere else or tie it down to see where it goes.