So today I took the ol' 400ex out for a spin. For the past few days my clutch has felt very odd. Harder and very unresponsive. I thought maybe it was time to adjust it. While riding I pull in the clutch to shift when BAM! My clutch cable snaps leaving me in 3rd gear. Now I am wondering, how am I going to get home without stalling it? I was forced to drive with EXTREME caution in order not to stall. As I get home now I am thinking, great, now I have to go online, tell the guys about my situation and start shopping for another part. So now here I am asking you guys here about my problem. Apparently from what I've read, clutch cables snapping is a very common problem so that gave me some relief. What I am just wondering is if it is difficult to switch cables? I was looking around the ATV and from what I see it doesn't seem to difficult to swap, but I could be wrong.

 

the only hard part is routing the cablebut i have seen guys do it on the side of a trail with the cheapo pliers from ther tool bag

 

easy job.

 

Clutch cables are disposable items, that need to be replaced now and then! The 400EX cables more often than the average.

Get a service manual and see what is involved....