Clutch Cable Lube
Time to re lube the clutch.
Clutch cable lube. Once clear fluid is dripping from the other side of the clutch cable normally a rubber boot you ll know you re done. When i was working on the polyurethane suspension bushings in my miata i found a great lube called super lube. Do not use chain lube on cables. If your bike s clutch throttle or brakes are feeling sticky it s likely time to.
I ve seen a few videos of people using the motion pro tool or others to lube the cables. Quickly penetrates lubricates displaces moisture and prevents rust and corrosion extending cable life and reducing slop. Then i depress the clutch lever five or 6 times to facilitate the lube to run down the cable and that is it. This way the clutch cables would last a very long time when lubricated.
The cable luber forces the lubricant through the cable making sure the entire length of the cable is protected. Two slick ways to lubricate your control cables. Pj1 cable lube is an excellent wire cable lubricant that cleans purges and lubricates in one easy application. Do it in bursts given the lube needs time to move through the cables sheath.
Finally press the thin metal cylinder to eject all remaining lube inside the tool out through the cable. For quick work on the cables nothing beats a pressure cable luber from accessory companies like motion pro. If your bike s clutch throttle or brakes are feeling sticky it s likely time to give them some tlc. The same procedure i also apply for my other bike a suzuki m109r.
The point with that lube is that. Lubricating your control cables is easy and it helps prolong the life of the parts. In this mc garage video. I wanted to show a really cheap and effective way of doing this.
5 0 out of 5 stars a must for dirtbike tool kit. This is where it s going to get interesting. They say if it ain t broke don t fix it however it s time to re lube my clutch before it starts creaking again. It works like a charm and my clutch cable is in perfect condition very smooth.