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is there a way to lube the cables without having to remove them from the bike? If not - then I'll just wait until I winterize to do it.

pyxen wrote:

is there a way to lube the cables without having to remove them from the bike? If not - then I'll just wait until I winterize to do it.

Sure, that's how I do it. Remove the end on the handlebars and lube the clutch and throttle cables that way. Let the solvent and oil run to the end. I might wash the carb area later, and I don't worry about the clutch end under the cover.

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OKC_Kent wrote:

pyxen wrote:

is there a way to lube the cables without having to remove them from the bike? If not - then I'll just wait until I winterize to do it.

Sure, that's how I do it. Remove the end on the handlebars and lube the clutch and throttle cables that way. Let the solvent and oil run to the end. I might wash the carb area later, and I don't worry about the clutch end under the cover.

Sweet - thanks!

I have a little aluminum block with a rubber insert.

I like that idea..I'll look for that one. Does it have a name on it?

pumps wrote:

I have a little aluminum block with a rubber insert.

I like that idea..I'll look for that one. Does it have a name on it?

I also enjoy using one of these cable luber gadgets, and believe they are readily available from several sources. Here is one for $9.50 from the Motion Pro site which shows a good picture.

www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/cables/cable_luber/

Yep that is the one I use. Had one for many years. Lost it and bought this one years ago. Works real good!

ambergrismooon wrote:

Yep that is the one I use. Had one for many years. Lost it and bought this one years ago. Works real good!

Ditto. Got a pair of 'em in the toolbox. Works peachy on clutch and throttle cables...

Pterosaur wrote:

Any of the lighter oils will work fine.

And going on the adage that some lube is always better than no lube, you could use the heavier stuff in a pinch, but it imparts a frictional load on the core.

The stuff I'd make a real point of avoiding is the chain lubes; most dedicated chain goo(s) advertise on the can that they contain waxes, so as to stick better to resist imparted centrifugal (angular momentum) forces - getting slung off your sprockets.

I suppose that as a last resort - if you're ever stuck with a dry cable in the wilds of Nebraska, you could even drop by Wireman's place and get a real deal on a tube of Brylcream - he stocked up on *greasy kid stuff* back when he had hair... <br><br>Post edited by: Pterosaur, at: 2006/10/29 07:35

hey i still have hair,its just not on my head!:blush:

just not on my head!

It starts coming out of your EARS!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Hey where be them "Wilds of Nebraaaskee" Wiremountainman?

exactly!:woohoo: :silly: :woohoo: :silly:

Just remember you asked for this.......