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I was replacing the controls with ones off another VN (mine were all sun faded) that already had them broken off. I get no issue with slippage
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Emgo 23-92411 Handlebars

is the bars I run - Black. I used the clutch cable of a 77-80 KZ1000 Ltd

This is actually really interesting to me.

I have aftermarket bars on mine and the clutch cable is way too long.
Ive been trying to find a custom clutch cable but for an 87 vulcan.. well..

Was the KZ1000 clutch cable a direct match? Do you by any chance know
what the difference was in the length? I may be able to do this on mine.

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This is actually really interesting to me.

I have aftermarket bars on mine and the clutch cable is way too long.
Ive been trying to find a custom clutch cable but for an 87 vulcan.. well..

Was the KZ1000 clutch cable a direct match? Do you by any chance know
what the difference was in the length? I may be able to do this on mine.

Thanks!
It's a direct fit, few inches shorter. I don't have exact measurements.
1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
NGK Iridium Plugs #7803/DPR7EIX-9
Duralast Gold ETX15 AGM Battery
Coastered & Shaved
TOC MCCTs
Metzeler ME880 [110/90-19, 170/80-15]
Balance Dampers Replaced
Tuxedo Mod
Rebuilt Forks w/ Progressive Springs
V&H Cruzers
VN750.com Grill Cover
Meanstreak Seat
Emgo 23-92411 Handlebars
MOSFET FH012AA R/R

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my cable is short enough don't need it any shorter

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It's a direct fit, few inches shorter. I don't have exact measurements.
Did some digging around for Clutch Cables,
for anyone interested, here is what I have found:

Vulcan 750 OEM – 52” long, 3.25” Travel
https://www.magnumshielding.com/inde...roduct_id=1558

KZ Stock Cable – 50.5 Inches, 3.5" Travel
https://www.z1enterprises.com/product/TU06-3002

KZ Short Cable – 46.5” long, 3.25” Travel
https://www.z1enterprises.com/product/TU06-3044

I will most likely be ordering the KZ Short Cable for mine.
I believe my current cable (Motion Pro OEM VN750 Clutch Cable)
is about 5" too long. Im going to double check this weekend and
if the measurements add up, Ill get the KZ Short and report back.
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Do report back on how it works.
1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
NGK Iridium Plugs #7803/DPR7EIX-9
Duralast Gold ETX15 AGM Battery
Coastered & Shaved
TOC MCCTs
Metzeler ME880 [110/90-19, 170/80-15]
Balance Dampers Replaced
Tuxedo Mod
Rebuilt Forks w/ Progressive Springs
V&H Cruzers
VN750.com Grill Cover
Meanstreak Seat
Emgo 23-92411 Handlebars
MOSFET FH012AA R/R

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KZ short cable worked perfect for me with the same bars.
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