Triumphrat

johnnycactus

well it's finally on. had to get a new rear tyre so ideal time to get the new rub strip in and it's no exaggeration- a day of spitting swearing plently of grease and a rubber mallet. but it's now done!!! plus a hefty wad of cash saved on taking it into the shop.
the old one was a 'new' type- the harder strip so it was a cut out job to remove.

next on the list is replacing/rerouting the clutch cable which is wearing. i'm getting wear on the part of the sleeve that rubs on the retaining bracket.

anyone know off hand what a new stock cable goes for? if i remember the venhill cables were around £25 plus they eliminate the elbow.

skiTTles

OK, I give, I'm new to the S4 and I've been reading about people having horror stories with the 'rub strip', exactly what is the problem and why is it such a massive deal? TIA

pete2

If you do the replacing by the book you're supposed to take the fork off the bike, but that's not really ncessary.

__________________

FART FYRA

johnnycactus

yeah, its basically a rubber strip that runs along the top and bottom of the swing arm. you can see it on the l/h side where the chain dissappears to the front sprocket. you'll also notice how small a gap there is between the frame and swingarm!
but it can be done! its also alot cheaper than going to a dealers and spending a fortune.they will take the swingarm off to replace. it ain't a cheap procedure for a £20 wearing part!