Wondering if I should fix it or leave it the way it is. Any idea approx. cost to replace and whats entailed.
smalltownpower
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if you liked how it handled last year i'd leave it. all 4 of our vectors have broken cables, and after replacing each twice we gave up. but to change it just remove the 3 bolts holdin the adjuster to the tunnel put the new cable in and adjust it to full hard or full soft, i cant remember which, but its fairly important. someone will chime in. we get them for 30 dollars, seems expensive.
YammyRX1
TY 4 Stroke Master
I picked up an aftermarket version from a Yamaha dealer that had cable, boot and everything for about $40 or $50. Not too hard to change, just remove the old one and install the end on the shock first (tapered end goes to tunnel). Use pliers to twist the square cable end all the way clockwise. Then turn the adjuster dial all the way counter-clockwise and install the cable to the back of it. Put some cable ties around the ends of the boot and you should be good to go. On the other hand, a lot of guys find the spot they like and never adjust it so if that works for you just leave it.
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smalltownpower
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20 miles later chunk of ice is going to roll around and knock it off, then you'll be mad you lost 50 dollars and an hour of life haha. i've stared at the skid for an hour one night and never figured out how to make a ice shield for this cable. anyone make anything to make the cable last longer?
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Royal distributing has them in the catalog.
planner
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I gave up changing them on the Apex after noticing they would break even if not used. You probably will not change it that often , but you can still adjust by using a small screw driver that fits into shock where cable attached.
planner said:
If doing that how do you adjust for full hard I just want to put mine on full hard and leave it there.
planner
Extreme
If the cable is broke and you don't want to waste the money replacing, just take the boot off, unscrew the cable from the shock end and cut it off close to the frame on the other end. You can use a # 0 Philips head to adjust. Just put it in the threaded orface on the shock and turn clockwise to get full hard. You can hear/feel the clinks as you turn the scredriver. Leave it there if you want to keep on full hard, or easy enough to adjust if you want to change.
Thanks learn something new everyday. I think it broke in the full hard position now I can check thanks again.
Metallicat
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My original cable made it 5000+ miles before breaking. I purchased the updated cable hoping for another 5k. I sometimes like to adjust mine on the trail.
FJR1300
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I took all my pieces to a speedometer repair shop and had 3 made. The speedo housings last a lot longer.
Homer2002
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My cable looks like it just came out of the shock. What holds it in there? Is it just a zip tie around the rubber boot? It looks like a typical speedometer cable. The square end on mine is still there, it doesn't look damaged, just came out of the shock. I also noticed on the Yamaha parts catalogue that the part has been updated. Anyone know if the new one is better. I was about to buy a new one but upon further inspection I am not sure mine is broken or just out of place. Anyone?
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If it pulled out it's broke. The cable housing flexes at the flanged fitting that connects it to the shock and eventually brakes off. I'm not sure if Yamaha has improved the cable but I've seen several of these broken off. Normally if the shock is set for the rider's weight when it brakes they don't worry about it.
Homer2002
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How does the cable assembly connect to the shock? Does it thread on to it? The part that remains in the shock looks like an allen head screw and it will thread out. I threaded it partly out but wasn't sure if any parts may fall out if I was to remove it. I'm sure if I had the new part in my hand it would be obvious but I don't.
smalltownpower
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its a silver threaded piece that threads onto the shock body
