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johnsmith222
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PostPosted: 10:55 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Lubing Clutch Cable. Reply with quote
Hi.

I'm going to do the baggie/elastic band technique to lube my clutch cable.

My question is that is it ok to use 10w40 engine oil or will the cable be dry within a week?
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Polo
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PostPosted: 10:58 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Should be fine, anything is better than leaving it dry. I use 3in1 and it keeps it nice and greasy. Thumbs Up
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johnsmith222
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PostPosted: 11:01 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Minty wrote:
Should be fine, anything is better than leaving it dry. I use 3in1 and it keeps it nice and greasy. Thumbs Up


well done with the 3 in 1 tip.

I forgot I even had that! Cool
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PostPosted: 11:25 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Depends on the cable. Many cables have nylon liners which expand with oil, so making the cable stiffer.

All the best

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dr_adams
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PostPosted: 11:29 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
i would go with some thicker oil, normal oil will not last, would personally try some lithium grease...
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yuri2085
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PostPosted: 14:20 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
baggie elastic band what now?


Also how does one lube the throttle cable? Do you need to undo the housing on the bars?
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johnsmith222
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PostPosted: 15:15 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
yuri2085 wrote:
baggie elastic band what now?


Also how does one lube the throttle cable? Do you need to undo the housing on the bars?


https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b167/bvail/Clutch2DCable2DLube2DBaggie.gif

takes about 10 minutes for the oil to go right through but it works great

As for the throttle cable, you do need to remove the housing to lubricate it (or at least you do need to on my CG). I'm sure you could do the baggie technique for the throttle cable too.
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PostPosted: 15:57 - 24 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kickstart wrote:
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Depends on the cable. Many cables have nylon liners which expand with oil, so making the cable stiffer.

All the best

Keith


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Polo
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PostPosted: 15:51 - 25 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Finglonga wrote:
Kickstart wrote:
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Depends on the cable. Many cables have nylon liners which expand with oil, so making the cable stiffer.

All the best

Keith


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It could make things worse and not better.



I have never had an issue with it and the internet seems to be awash with people saying to oil them regularly? Thinking
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 25 Jun 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I have never had an issue with it and the internet seems to be awash with people saying to oil them regularly? Thinking


Nor me, was told not to years ago by a techie that had come across the prblem . . . . But then again I have never needed to oil one.
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