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doubletee
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« on: October 08, 2015, 07:42:00 AM »
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I think I need to lube my choke (enricher) cable. It's starting to click and is really hard to move. I'm fearful I'm going to snap the cable soon if I don't get it freed up. Lube only at the handlebar, or also down near the carbs?

Also, what's the best lube for the turn signal switch, dielectric grease?
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2015, 08:05:27 AM »
I use white lithium grease on the turnsignal switch with no issues.  Dielectric grease could cause issues.
As for lubing the choke.  Make sure the throttle lever plastic part is clean.  Lube the sliders at the carb with a dry lube.  The cable can be lubed with any cable lube.
I need to replace my cable as it is frayed at the handlebar end
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ammpro
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2015, 03:41:01 PM »
I use a dry silicone spray lube for almost everything. Found it very good for the choke cable and that pesky brake lever binding. Specifically, I look for the one for garage doors.
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2015, 09:37:11 PM »
I've tried them all the best I found is stuff called dry slide comes in a small bottle and has a 3 inch needle, basically it's a moly dry film lubricant, it can make a Harley clutch cable a 2 finger pull
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2015, 02:57:05 AM »

I've never known a Valkyrie whose choke would stay on
after the cable was lubed...

-Mike
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2015, 07:16:28 AM »
Quote from: hubcapsc on October 21, 2015, 02:57:05 AM

I've never known a Valkyrie whose choke would stay on
after the cable was lubed...

-Mike

Seems to me that would be good.
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ammpro
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2015, 07:20:11 AM »
Agreed. I have never needed to leave the choke on for more than 30 seconds - just long enough to get it started, and a few more seconds so it will keep running.
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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2015, 07:13:01 AM »
The choke cable moves within a light colored sleeve that is probably nylon.  The silicone or moly lubricants would work best, stay away from petro based products.  I have never had an issue with this, but there are several moving parts.  Check the slides on the carb banks and the cable between the two slides...
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ammpro
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2015, 07:14:43 AM »
Good advise.
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2015, 07:24:09 AM »
Quote from: DK on October 21, 2015, 07:16:28 AM
Quote from: hubcapsc on October 21, 2015, 02:57:05 AM

I've never known a Valkyrie whose choke would stay on
after the cable was lubed...

-Mike

Seems to me that would be good.

It is good if you don't want your choke to be on  Wink

-Mike "I move the lever when I do want it to be on..."
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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2015, 08:15:08 AM »
I found an aerosol product called CLP Break Free in the gun department at Wal Mart.  It's marketed to clean/lubricate/protect guns, but has lots of other household and automotive uses.  It contains some Teflon and lubricates MUCH better than any other spray-on lube I've tried.
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