What is a Motorcycle Clutch Cable?

A motorcycle clutch cable is a metal cable housed in a thick vinyl or plastic lining. This cable attaches to your handlebar lever and clutch. When you pull the lever your motorcycle clutch cable is there to disengage the engine from the drivetrain so you can break or shift your motorcycle.

If your motorcycle clutch cable is not in good condition it can cause a variety of problems with your motorcycle. If the cable is frayed inside the sleeve the cable can hang-up causing the clutch to not disengage. Malfunctions like this can cause the clutch to partially disengage and eventually overheat and fail. If the cable is stretched or not adjusted correctly, the results will be the same.

Buying a Motorcycle Clutch Cable

When you need to buy a motorcycle clutch cable Lowbrow Customs has a good assortment of replacement motorcycle clutch cables and custom motorcycle clutch cables available. We carry motorcycle clutch cables for popular Harley Davidson® motorcycles and classic Triumph® motorcycles.

Lowbrow Customs also carries motorcycle clutch cables from brands like Ego™, British Standard™, and Cycle Standard™. Our Cycle Standard™ cables feature a stainless-steel inner wire which resist fraying and stretching and will provide long-lasting corrosion free operation. These cables are a great low-cost solution for a replacement cable or a custom motorcycle clutch cable.

If you want to change your handlebars and may need a custom motorcycle clutch cable . This is often the case if you decide to buy handlebars that have significantly more length or less length than the handlebars you have currently. In order to buy a custom perfect motorcycle clutch cable, you will need to measure the distance from the clutch lever control to the clutch actuator to get the correct length. Make sure to account for the additional length needed when the handlebars are turned to full-stop in both directions.

Lowbrow Customs lists all the information including OEM fitment and cable length to help you buy a clutch cable. There are some situations where you may need to purchase a universal clutch cable, or a motorcycle clutch cable extension to accommodate some custom applications. Once installed it’s important to make sure the clutch cable is adjusted properly and functioning properly.

If you have questions please check out our blog or give us a call. We will be happy to help you get the right motorcycle clutch cable for your installation for a reasonable price. Check the variety of handlebars & controls at Lowbrow Customs today.