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Re: [ST] Cable Lubing



I agree. My question is that some cables (BMW) are teflon lined and 
if they are lubed will wear out faster.. least this is what I've been 
told. I wonder if the Triumph cables are of this type??

Erik


>
>have lubed them regularly?  My experience with both clutch
>and throttle cables (and as my sons "mechanic" for their
>Motocross, I get quite a bit) is that regular lubing of the
>cables is critical for both their smooth operation and
>longevity.  When I got my Sprint in March, I felt the clutch
>cable was not as smooth as it should be, and lubed the cable
>with a good spray lubricant forced into the cable with the
>little clamp-type cable luber. It made a very noticible
>difference in the lightness of the cable operation.  On my
>street bikes, I disassemble, clean and grease all the lever
>pivots, and lubricate the cables, twice a year.  It makes a
>big difference in the drivability of the bike - there is
>nothing worse than a heavy, sticky throttle cable to make
>the bike feel like a pig.
>
>
>
>Rick Hartwick
>00 Sprint ST
>South New Berlin, NY
>
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