Indian Scout - Barnett Clutch Cable Upgrade

[@IndianMC-jf3cp]

My 2020 Challenger cable just popped this morning. only 5k miles on bike. apparently Indian clutch cables are a problem. Replacing with Barnett Product.

[@1ManWrenching]

I can understand a cable on a cost controlled bike like the Scout. There’s zero reason to not be hydraulic on their heavyweight bikes. Plenty of profit in those.

[@wesley8624ify]

My clutch cable just popped this morning, glad you put this video up! Thanks I just ordered this cable in black and should have it Wed (3/11/20). Hope I can follow you video and get this done by myself.

[@apmechanic7704]

How many miles on the bike when it failed?

[@geraldgreen6278]

It is best to coat the cable adjuster threads with never seize lubricant for ease of future adjustments and limit corrosion.

[@TheCherrybomb0824]

good video.....how about something on how you put the floorboards on please

[@chucklome9165]

I just had my Indian dealer order me the Barnett cable for me . They are going to install it on my scout when it comes in..so thank you. .

[@tuppersdad]

The dealer is telling me the cable has been changed for 2018. I wanted them to change it on my wifes scout. I do not trust Polaris they use a lot of cheap parts.

[@1ManWrenching]

Hmmm. Changed in that it’s not compatible, or changed in that they claim it’s not needed anymore? I could see them finally realizing their source was junk and switching to a better brand. This was happening to all Indians, not just Scouts.

[@tuppersdad]

The dealer claims you do not need to change the cable anymore. But I wanted it changed anyway I have very little trust in Polaris, but the dealer was giving me a hard time so I may just do it myself.

[@slapchop7166]

How many miles did you get out of the factory cable before it started failing? I'm curious how critical this may be to replace...

[@arczi.p5217]

Hi when you install the cluch cable there is 2 nuts on the end ! Can you tell if 2 go on the top ? Or one go over when you tight and second under to hold ! I see different video and the guy tight that 2 nuts on the top ! I am not sure now ! Thanks

[@thebrownz4722]

Are you using the automatic recluse clutch

[@1ManWrenching]

Yup

[@arczi.p5217]

Also the part number you mentioned this is not that cable ! The cable i see have not 90 degree angle on the end ! I have 2019 scout sixty do you think this cable will work with mine! Can you please let me know ! Thanks and safe riding

[@indian8952]

How many miles were on bike when you changed cable?

[@1ManWrenching]

About 8,000

[@MrStingraybernard]

did u do a video on the mirrors ? they look Lowe then stock which is what I'm looking for

[@1ManWrenching]

Sadly no. They are VRod mirrors with integrated blinkers. From eBay. Quality sucks on them.

[@Gooseygoose14]

What’s the length of the cable??? I have a scout bobber with the mini apes, was wondering if I would need a custom cable or would the same one you got would work???

[@1ManWrenching]

Stock length. Even in the stock setup (well, raked back reduced reach bars) I feel like it could do with an extra inch.

[@Gooseygoose14]

unaclocker good to know, thanks for the reply!!!

[@HoustonT17]

So would you suggest getting the stock or longer? You said get the stock size... but "could do with another inch" sounds like you would have liked to have had a longer cable in hindsight

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

I went and looked at a scout but the clutch was extremely heavy, would you recommend doing this? would it lighten the pull?

[@1ManWrenching]

Yes, it doesn’t change the fundamental physics, but it’s such a smoother cable, it definitely helps. Also check out the Rekluse clutch. I did a video on that, too. Saves you from having to hold the clutch at stops or having to ease it out. Makes it an auto clutch.

[@ericsuperhawk]

Do you have a link for that rekluse clutch? I would love to put one on my girlfriend's Scout.

[@jymebale5545]

Do you have your clutch cable too tight, you should NOT have any even slight bends in the cable.

[@1ManWrenching]

That’s what it looks like when the cable has failed.

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

dude you lost a alen bolt on your clutch cover when you re did it, its the one closest to the foot peg on the bottom

[@1ManWrenching]

Yeah, check out the video where I installed the Rekluse clutch. All my bolts were rusty, I had to drill one out. Since I was one short, I chose the decorative end of that cover to snag a spare from. Replacing them all is on my to-do list.

[@martintremblay7802]

I what the part number pls

[@1ManWrenching]

102-40-10005

[@Sefj84]

Iwas checking that part number and doesnt include the 90 degrees turn to help the wire when it gets to the gear box side of the wire; did you order it as a special part?

[@philcoolberth3786]

nice mod