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« on: May 10, 2018, 04:38:20 PM » |
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Title says it all. I just want to squirt some lube down the tubes but I can't even get to the cables. From what I've read it seems it's not a problem to get to them. I haven't seen a post that describes what was actually done to get to the cables.
The top part of the housing that contains the exits for the throttles and the start/stop button will not come loose. The top throttle tube is threaded into the housing and it would seem impossible to unscrew it because of the nature of the position. I hope this makes sense
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2018, 05:04:39 PM » |
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The whole picture changes when you dismount the handlebars and move the bars to a position where maximum cable slack is achieved.
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2018, 05:24:33 PM » |
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Title says it all. I just want to squirt some lube down the tubes but I can't even get to the cables. From what I've read it seems it's not a problem to get to them. I haven't seen a post that describes what was actually done to get to the cables.
The top part of the housing that contains the exits for the throttles and the start/stop button will not come loose. The top throttle tube is threaded into the housing and it would seem impossible to unscrew it because of the nature of the position. I hope this makes sense
Why do you want to squirt lube down the tubes? |
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jblvalk
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2018, 06:03:28 PM » |
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Title says it all. I just want to squirt some lube down the tubes but I can't even get to the cables. From what I've read it seems it's not a problem to get to them. I haven't seen a post that describes what was actually done to get to the cables.
The top part of the housing that contains the exits for the throttles and the start/stop button will not come loose. The top throttle tube is threaded into the housing and it would seem impossible to unscrew it because of the nature of the position. I hope this makes sense
Why do you want to squirt lube down the tubes? 'Cause the Bike is 20 years old and the throttle cables have never been lubricated and it is generally regarded as prudent maintenance to do so. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2018, 06:23:00 PM » |
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Title says it all. I just want to squirt some lube down the tubes but I can't even get to the cables. From what I've read it seems it's not a problem to get to them. I haven't seen a post that describes what was actually done to get to the cables.
The top part of the housing that contains the exits for the throttles and the start/stop button will not come loose. The top throttle tube is threaded into the housing and it would seem impossible to unscrew it because of the nature of the position. I hope this makes sense
Why do you want to squirt lube down the tubes? 'Cause the Bike is 20 years old and the throttle cables have never been lubricated and it is generally regarded as prudent maintenance to do so. "back in the day" that was prudent maintainence. Now with 20 year old cables, you are probably better off just putting new cables on. They are relatively cheap. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2018, 04:07:26 AM » |
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Title says it all. I just want to squirt some lube down the tubes but I can't even get to the cables. From what I've read it seems it's not a problem to get to them. I haven't seen a post that describes what was actually done to get to the cables.
The top part of the housing that contains the exits for the throttles and the start/stop button will not come loose. The top throttle tube is threaded into the housing and it would seem impossible to unscrew it because of the nature of the position. I hope this makes sense
Many will tell you adding lube attracts more crap to stick to the cable and thereby gum them up. My 20 year old bike cables run smoothly and never lubed. Why do you want to squirt lube down the tubes? 'Cause the Bike is 20 years old and the throttle cables have never been lubricated and it is generally regarded as prudent maintenance to do so. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2018, 04:51:20 AM » |
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It all depends on what you are planning to use for lube. If you are thinking about spraying WD40 in there FORGET about it.
Dry lube like graffite is what is called for if you feel the need. I just replaced mine because they were 21 years old. They are not expensive.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2018, 05:09:40 AM » |
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I read about not lubing them when I first got my bike. So I ordered a new set. I lubed the old ones in the meantime. They're still on there. WD40 would probably work great for a while, but "wear out" pretty quick. I put TriFlow in mine, stuff I learned about when mountain bike riding...  -Mike |
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Lyle Laun
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2018, 07:50:47 AM » |
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If my memory is correct - There is 2 screws on the underside of the starter button housing on the handlebars. Remove these and you can get access to spray a proper cable lube on your cables.
Lyle
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jblvalk
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2018, 08:02:41 AM » |
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If my memory is correct - There is 2 screws on the underside of the starter button housing on the handlebars. Remove these and you can get access to spray a proper cable lube on your cables.
Lyle
Thanks - I've done that but the housing that contains the start/stop switch won't easily move out of the way. I figure if I am going to go through the trouble of removing to spray lube, I might just replace the cables at this point. |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2018, 09:09:18 AM » |
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If my memory is correct - There is 2 screws on the underside of the starter button housing on the handlebars. Remove these and you can get access to spray a proper cable lube on your cables.
Lyle
Thanks - I've done that but the housing that contains the start/stop switch won't easily move out of the way. I figure if I am going to go through the trouble of removing to spray lube, I might just replace the cables at this point. loosen the handlebar clamp bolts and slide the handlebars to the left and you'll have plenty of room to slide the whole throttle assembly off the end of the bars. Protect your gas tank or perhaps the handlebars will swoop down and smash into it when you loosen the last clamp bolt. -Mike |
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2018, 06:09:50 AM » |
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If my memory is correct - There is 2 screws on the underside of the starter button housing on the handlebars. Remove these and you can get access to spray a proper cable lube on your cables.
Lyle
Thanks - I've done that but the housing that contains the start/stop switch won't easily move out of the way. I figure if I am going to go through the trouble of removing to spray lube, I might just replace the cables at this point. If I was going from lubing my perfectly operating cables, to replacing them "just because", I'd stop and go for a ride instead. |
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Ramie
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« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2018, 06:48:15 AM » |
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disconnect them from the carb end and use cable lube.
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