LaegerEliminator Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Need some input about weather or not to lube the clutch cable. Some have said lube just collects more dirt and grit, makes it worse and to just replace it with new. Others say lube is great. Need some opinions.....for those that do lube what have you used to give the best results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosBanshee44 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 I've never ran lube in any of my cables but i don't see why it would hurt to put some in it. I'd try it first see if you like it and hell if you don't cables aren't that expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming Yellow Zonker Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 I lubed my clutch cable and it cleaned the crap out of the casing and made it easier to pull... But I also might be 1 out of 100 that it actually worked for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I lube all my cables on the quads with a product called Tri- Flow, it comes in an orange and black spray can. It is a teflon based lube so sand doesn't stick ti it once the initial spray dries. Most automotive departments carry it, usually by the WD40. I unhook the cables and flush the gunk out with a luber tool and the Tri-Flow. It does seem to make a big difference in how hard the clutch pulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Once or twice a year, I'll take my cable off at the cases and the perch. Make a small paper funnel to get the oil in, and flush the cable out with WD40 or liquid wrench or tri flow, etc. Take apart your perch, clean it up, and add a few drops of oil to that as well. You'll be absolutely amazed what a difference it makes, and my bike only sees a groomed drag strip, not trails, dirt, water, etc. For 12 bucks, I replace my cable every year or year and a half. They can stretch...and it'll make you scratch your head even with a perfectly adjusted clutch, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I go on some ruff dune runs and collect me some good sand and dust. Doesn't take much to clean and relube. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaegerEliminator Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sounds good, thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I use cable life kit. It comes with the lube and the lube tool. It clamps on the end of the cable and forces the lube through the cable. It works really good. josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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