Howdy,

I'm having a hard time finding a new clutch cable for the 1974 dt250. Many are listed for '75+ but I can't seem to find any aftermarket ones for my 74. The single adjuster is at it's end and there's still far too much play. Here's an example of one that is listed as fitting 75-76:  cable

As a last resort I'll have one custom made, but I'd rather not go that route if I don't need to. 

Does anyone know what other years/makes/models will work or where to find one?

Thanks!

That cable is one year only for the DT250A and DT360A (same cable fits both).

There are many stories on here of cables being sold as fitting, but they don't - cable for later models is a tad shorter.

If there's too much play can you slide the lower nipple along re-solder it. Often the lower is brass so can be soldered where the top one can be some alloy crap metal stuff. If the lower is rubbish metal just fashion one out of something brass--old main jet etc. That's providing your lower arm is set back as far as poss. Looking at the pic No25 lowering the arm sets the arm back which takes up clearance. There's probably a casting mark under there as the optimum position for the arm but i'd ignore that & go back further if needed to take up the play. Trial & error--if it works then good, but can't go too far wrong. Also if you turn that adjuster clockwise it'll bottom out maybe before you get the arm to where you want. If that happens then go left & down with the arm. You only get half a turn to lift or lower the arm but too far in goes tight & too far out disengages from the arm. Crazy idea but does work. Maybe i've over complicates things as usual.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1974/dt250a/clutch

I saw a forum post that suggested Motion Pro. I've not used them but might provide an option www.motionpro.com/c/cables

Ah dang, this is what I was worried about.

The stock cable is in pretty rough shape, it doesn't take lube very well because the sheathing is cracked in a couple places, so I think instead of resoldering the end on it I would rather get one custom made or buy a DIY kit and make one myself. 

Just like everything else with old motorcycles, nothing a little more money can't solve!

Thanks guys!

That cable fits a 74 DT360 so it will fit your 250. They shared the same part number. 

Cable, Clutch
363-26335-03-00

"That cable fits a 74 DT360 so it will fit your 250. They shared the same part number. 

Cable, Clutch"

No, that's not the right part number!

Correct part number is 438-26335.

438 cables are obtainable but a little pricy, just shy of a hundred bucks.
I would get a quote from an aftermarket vendor like Motion Pro.
You'll make a decision based on that info.
I had to do that with the tac cable on my build and ended up with MoPro making it.

Rendering Error in layout Message/Item: fopen(http://open.api.ebay.com/shopping?callname=GetSingleItem&appid=makotosu-08bc-47da-8e7d-68e3ee6e51ca&siteid=0&responseencoding=JSON&ItemID=125104365717&version=889&trackingid=&trackingpartnercode=9): failed to open stream: Connection refused. Please enable debug mode for more information.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.