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-Matt-
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PostPosted: 07:56 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Cable Lube Reply with quote
Hi all

Just wondering what products people are using for lubing their throttle/clutch cables Question

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PostPosted: 08:01 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
3-in-1 oil.
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PostPosted: 08:09 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 10:35 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
silkolene silkopen using a cable lubricator to apply along the length of th cable - tha reminds me, i must do mine again soon
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PostPosted: 10:43 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
3 in 1 PTFE lube.

I wrap a wee bit of rag around the tube and try to stick the tube in the cable ferrule then scoot some jiz down the cable. I think it works Confused Smile
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PostPosted: 14:14 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys

Walloper wrote:
3 in 1 PTFE lube.

I wrap a wee bit of rag around the tube and try to stick the tube in the cable ferrule then scoot some jiz down the cable. I think it works Confused Smile


I went all technical n' sh-t and got one of these gizmos
https://i.ebayimg.com/t/Motion-Pro-Cable-Luber-Lubing-Tool-NEW-08-0182-/00/s/NDE3WDUwMA==/z/Cv8AAMXQLs5Rv1lO/$(KGrHqJ,!oQFG),iRKmGBRv1lOj)PQ~~60_35.JPG

No idea if it will work yet but if the youtubes have been honest it should make it fairly simple - fingers crossed

I'm sure the pretty colours indicate it has some use Thinking
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PostPosted: 14:24 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
eitematt wrote:
Thanks guys

Walloper wrote:
3 in 1 PTFE lube.

I wrap a wee bit of rag around the tube and try to stick the tube in the cable ferrule then scoot some jiz down the cable. I think it works Confused Smile


I went all technical n' sh-t and got one of these gizmos
https://i.ebayimg.com/t/Motion-Pro-Cable-Luber-Lubing-Tool-NEW-08-0182-/00/s/NDE3WDUwMA==/z/Cv8AAMXQLs5Rv1lO/$(KGrHqJ,!oQFG),iRKmGBRv1lOj)PQ~~60_35.JPG

No idea if it will work yet but if the youtubes have been honest it should make it fairly simple - fingers crossed

I'm sure the pretty colours indicate it has some use Thinking


It's anodised aluminininininumumum and so it's well Bling and is useful. Smile
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PostPosted: 15:35 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
eitematt wrote:
Thanks guys

Walloper wrote:
3 in 1 PTFE lube.

I wrap a wee bit of rag around the tube and try to stick the tube in the cable ferrule then scoot some jiz down the cable. I think it works Confused Smile


I went all technical n' sh-t and got one of these gizmos
https://i.ebayimg.com/t/Motion-Pro-Cable-Luber-Lubing-Tool-NEW-08-0182-/00/s/NDE3WDUwMA==/z/Cv8AAMXQLs5Rv1lO/$(KGrHqJ,!oQFG),iRKmGBRv1lOj)PQ~~60_35.JPG

No idea if it will work yet but if the youtubes have been honest it should make it fairly simple - fingers crossed

I'm sure the pretty colours indicate it has some use Thinking


i use a single thumb screw version of that, it can be a bit leaky when doing the clutch cable, it would be nice to know if that version is less leaking on larger cables
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PostPosted: 15:39 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think i may of actually gone for a single screw one and linked the wrong picture Laughing

Can't be bothered to go unlock the garage but i'm fairly sure i was worried the double one might be a bit long to squeeze in and get a good fit on the cable opening.
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PostPosted: 18:19 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Got a single screw one, they definitely work. Might take several blasts.
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use GT85 silicone spray for my cables

https://www.gt85.com.au/
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PostPosted: 19:42 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Me too, 3 in 1 oil.
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PostPosted: 19:45 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah.. Whats the lined inner and how would i know if theyre lined Shifty

Its a 2005 zx6.

Only just due lubing them, but out of interest what are the short/longterm affects if you fail to keep them lubed up Thinking
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah so theyre essentially maintenance free if lined? Or rather need different lubrication.

Always the small 'simple' things turn out to be intriguing Laughing
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PostPosted: 20:07 - 02 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 09:42 - 03 Jul 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
eitematt wrote:
Ah.. Whats the lined inner and how would i know if theyre lined Shifty

Its a 2005 zx6.

Only just due lubing them, but out of interest what are the short/longterm affects if you fail to keep them lubed up Thinking


Lined cables use a Teflon sheath (or PTFE if Dupont didn't make it DuPont must be credited if the Teflon word is used).

Teflon (PTFE) is the slippiest compound known. It is also the magic in Gore-Tex (Shelltex use PTFE) 'breathable wet weather gear.
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