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Clutch/cable/problems??

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ebers17:
Hey guys, I'm having problems with my clutch cable/slipping.  the actuating arm for my clutch cable is lengthend bit to make for easier pull.  I shaved about an 1/2" off the perch to give me more play in my cable.  Its a stock cable for my '99 kx500.  It only acts up about an hour and a half into the ride or even longer, sometimes not even a problem.  So i decided to take my cable off and add a bit to the cable to give me some play, b/c i was thinking it was b/c of the cable being too short for my lenthend arm.  i took it to the shop, and the guy at the shop, who used to race factory 500's back in the day, said that it could be more of a problem inside with some bearings and sorts.  He mentioned to check to see if the actuating arm is around 2oclock rather than 12 oclock.  mine is around 2 oclock and he said that that could be a signal for some sort of problem.  Is anyone elses arm positioned around 2 oclock and have the same problem? or what should i look at?
I know my clutch plates and all should be well, as it only starts to act up about an hour and a half into the ride, so i'm stumped. If it was my clutch going, woudn't it act up alot sooner than over an hour?

I probably didnt do a good job explaining this :oops: , so if your confused on something and think you can help, i'll try to explain it different!! thanks - Seth

Arigato:
My arm is around 12:30.  It sounds like something may have moved in there. Has the bottom end ever been re-built?

ebers17:
Arigato, i'm not sure if the previous owner rebuilt the bottom end or not. I've had the bike since last september, and i've ridden it quite a bit.  Should i look into that? Seth

Arigato:

--- Quote from: ebers17 ---Arigato, i'm not sure if the previous owner rebuilt the bottom end or not. I've had the bike since last september, and i've ridden it quite a bit.  Should i look into that? Seth
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Definately.  Even the mighty K5 needs a little lovin' once in a while.

John:
Still, less and cheaper than the Wife Maintanace detail though...

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