{"product_id":"royal-enfield-clutch-cable-electra-5s-machismo-550520a","title":"Genuine Clutch Cable for Royal Enfield Electra 5S \u0026 Machismo (5-Speed) – 550520\/A (Also listed as 550520-A, 550520A)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eRoyal Enfield part \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e550520\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eclutch cable\u003c\/strong\u003e specified for \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eElectra 5S\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eMachismo\u003c\/strong\u003e applications. It connects your clutch lever to the clutch release mechanism and directly affects clutch feel, engagement smoothness, and gear shifts. If your clutch has become \u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eheavy\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cable is \u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"583\"\u003efraying\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lever action feels \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"618\"\u003enotchy\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the clutch isn’t disengaging cleanly (hard neutral \/ clunky shifts), replacing the cable is one of the highest-impact fixes—especially on older 5-speed bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eThis part is commonly described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e“Clutch Cable – Electra \u0026amp; Machismo”\u003c\/strong\u003e by dealer catalogs and parts databases. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eAlso searched as: \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eclutch wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eclutch cable Electra 5S\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eMachismo clutch cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e5 speed clutch cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e550520 clutch cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eBefore you buy: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eConfirm model (Electra 5S \/ Machismo), gearbox cover\/route, and match your old cable end fittings + length by photo\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eKey Features \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eGenuine Royal Enfield clutch cable: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e550520\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e (Electra \u0026amp; Machismo listing) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eCataloged in Royal Enfield retired-model parts catalogue under control cables (official reference) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eRestores smoother clutch pull and cleaner gear engagement vs. stretched\/frayed cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eReduces risk of sudden cable snap during rides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eCorrect end fittings for the specified Electra 5S \/ Machismo applications (verify by photo) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eAlso listed by major sellers using formats: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e550520-A \/ 550520A \/ 550520\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eReturn-prevention: requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003emodel + cable-end photo match\u003c\/strong\u003e (routing\/length varies by variant\/year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eCompatibility Table \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"3427\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2043\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2061\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003ePlatform\/Engine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2075\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eBS\/Emission\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2083\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2098\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eStatus (✅\/❓)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2119\" data-col-size=\"lg\" class=\"\"\u003eNotes\/Constraints\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2172\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eElectra 5S (Kick Start)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2199\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAVL\/CI 350 (5-speed era)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2225\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePre-BS \/ early BS norms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2247\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCatalog-era fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2251\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2416\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eListed in RE retired parts catalogue under Electra 5S; also listed by dealer with Electra 5S-KS. Verify by photo + routing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2447\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eElectra 5S (Electric Start)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2474\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAVL\/CI 350 (5-speed era)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2500\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePre-BS \/ early BS norms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2522\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCatalog-era fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2526\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2691\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eListed in RE retired parts catalogue under Electra 5S; also listed by dealer with Electra 5S-ES. Verify by photo + routing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2708\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMachismo A350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2721\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAVL\/CI 350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2747\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePre-BS \/ early BS norms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2769\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCatalog-era fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2773\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2947\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eConfirmed in dealer model list; included in RE retired parts catalogue Machismo columns. Verify cable length and lever end by photo. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2964\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMachismo A500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2977\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAVL\/CI 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3003\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePre-BS \/ early BS norms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3025\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCatalog-era fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3029\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3184\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eConfirmed in dealer model list; included in RE retired parts catalogue Machismo columns. Verify by photo\/routing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3231\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eThunderbird \/ Bullet \/ Classic \/ UCE models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3241\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eVarious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3245\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3249\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3253\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e❓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3427\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDo \u003cstrong data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e assume. Different clutch cable part numbers exist for these bikes; order only if your old cable matches 550520\/A exactly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003eNo variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003eFAQs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eQ1 (Fitment): How do I confirm 550520\/A is correct for my bike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003eCheck (1) your model is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003eElectra 5S or Machismo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and (2) match \u003cstrong data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003eboth cable ends\u003c\/strong\u003e (lever end + clutch release end) and approximate length\/routing with your old cable photo. Dealer listings label this as “Electra \u0026amp; Machismo.” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"4206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3933\"\u003eQ2 (Fitment): My bike is “Electra” but not sure if it’s 5S—what should I check?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003eConfirm it’s specifically \u003cstrong data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003eElectra 5S\u003c\/strong\u003e (and not a later UCE\/J-Series platform). The RE retired parts catalogue places 550520\/A under Electra 5S control cables; if your platform differs, don’t order without a part-number match. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003eQ3 (Comparison): OEM vs aftermarket clutch cable—what’s the practical difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003eOEM typically matches the correct sheath length, inner-wire spec, and end-fitting tolerances—reducing heavy pull, premature fraying, and routing issues. Aftermarket cables can work, but wrong length\/routing is the #1 cause of early failure and hard clutch feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4634\"\u003eQ4 (Installation): Any precautions while installing a new clutch cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4637\"\u003eRoute it exactly like stock (avoid sharp bends), lightly lube if required, set free-play at the lever, and re-check adjustment after a short ride. Incorrect routing can make the clutch feel heavy and shorten cable life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"5089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4920\"\u003eQ5 (Symptoms): What problems does this clutch cable solve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4920\" data-end=\"4923\"\u003eHeavy clutch pull, delayed clutch disengagement, hard shifts\/neutral finding, frayed strands at lever end, sticky return, and snapping risk on older\/stretched cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5179\"\u003eQ6 (Returns-prevention): What photo should I send to avoid ordering the wrong cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5179\" data-end=\"5182\"\u003eSend a clear photo of your \u003cstrong data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5238\"\u003ecurrent cable’s both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e + a quick photo showing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"5267\" data-end=\"5304\"\u003erouting near the handlebar\/engine\u003c\/strong\u003e. If possible, share any marking\/part number on the old packaging\/invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNDER THE HOOD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020837355815,"sku":null,"price":132.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/7447\/0183\/files\/51DADA1D-5F3C-46E3-85DE-CF9D98FA7BA3.jpg?v=1774610612","url":"https:\/\/underthehood.co.in\/products\/royal-enfield-clutch-cable-electra-5s-machismo-550520a","provider":"UNDER THE HOOD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}