Cable lube?

[Steve K (IA)]

What do you use for cable lube?  The choke cable on my Std broke a few weeks ago and the new one is here.  I have this Teflon stuff by DuPont that goes on wet and then dries out leaving the Teflon coating behind. 
You guys have any better ideas?  Would be nice to be able to use something I already have around the garage.

[sugerbear]

thought the new cables were already teflon..  probably wrong. if so yours sounds good.

[bt24]

What do you use for cable lube?  The choke cable on my Std broke a few weeks ago and the new one is here.  I have this Teflon stuff by DuPont that goes on wet and then dries out leaving the Teflon coating behind. 
You guys have any better ideas?  Would be nice to be able to use something I already have around the garage.

I use Dry Slide graphite with good results. Most motorcycle shops carry it. One bottle should last you about 50 years. LOL :-)

Bryan

[Valker]

I have the kit of stuff called "Cable Lube" and it came with the tool to pressure feed into the cables.

[R J]

Spray Silicone.    I use it on the rubber bottom of my garage doors so they won't stick in the winter, on the furnace/AC fan, the choke cable on MGM, I just took it loose, wrapped a garage shop rag around the top and held it straight up and slowly sprayed into the cable housing.     That was like 5 years ago and it still works just slicker than sn**t on a glass door knob.

PS:      I got it at smiley O'Reilly.

[salty1]

I have the kit of stuff called "Cable Lube" and it came with the tool to pressure feed into the cables.

+1 Same here 

[hubcapsc]

I use Tri Flow.





I helped my buddy Gary use a silicone spray, and it was awful. Maybe his cable was worn or
something...

WD40 works good but doesn't last long, so unless you like the procedure...

-Mike

[Ricky-D]

WD40 is a good cleaner but a very poor lubricant!

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[hubcapsc]

WD40 is a good cleaner but a very poor lubricant!

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I think it works great as a lubricant, it just doesn't last long. It sure will make your cables and
throttle feel good (for a little while). the WD40 people think it does all this:

What does WD-40 Multi-Use Product do?

WD-40 Multi-Use Product fulfills five basic functions:
1. LUBRICATES: The product's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and tenaciously held to all moving parts.
2. PENETRATES: WD-40 Multi-Use Product loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.
3. PROTECTS: The product protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.
4. REMOVES: WD-40 Multi-Use Product gets under dirt, grime and grease. Use it to remove gunk from tools, equipment and vehicles. WD-40 Multi-Use Product in liquid form (e.g., gallon) also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of excess bonding material.
5. DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because it displaces moisture, WD-40 Multi-Use Product quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.

I remember once when Dirt Bike magazine was testing chain lubes... WD40 started off OK, but soon
was running hotter than a dry chain...

-Mike

[Steve K (IA)]

Thanks for all the ideas.  Now I just need to make a decision.  With all the snow on the ground,  I have a few months. 

[jarid]

I agree with Ricky D WD-40 good cleaner/not my first choice for lube.

[Blackduck]

The Dupont stuff sounds much like the CRC product, dries out so no sticky film to gather dust. Dries fairly clear so no visible mess
Real good in locks and firearms and cables, good lube but no dirt.
Cheers Steve