Re: [ST] Cable lubrication

[Ken Mitchell <kp.mitchell@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

True, they are teflon lined and need no lubrication. Still, most oils will help, though they will in time cake up. Myself, I use silicone to loosen them cables up a bit.

Ken M.
'00 Rs


 
> From: TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] Cable lubrication
> 
> 
> In a message dated 1/17/05 2:34:06 PM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 
> << I'd suggest that if you're not in the habit of regularly oiling the 
> control 
> cables (Throttle & Clutch) you buy yourself a hydraulic cable oilier and 
> pump fresh clean oil right through the cables. It's amazing how much easier 
> it is to ride a bike with well lubed cables and a broken or seized cable can 
> be a show stopper.
>  >>
> 
> I thought the Clutch cable was teflon lined, and needed no lubrication. Not 
> so? Dave Collins, San Diego
> 



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