| Author | Message | ||
     Scott_in_nh |
What are you guys using? | ||
| Buellistic |
Since the lower part of the cable gets the same lube as in the transmission, "i" use H-D SYN3 20W50 which is what is run in the transmission ... And another reason is, if the motor sprocket seal goes bad "i" do not want anything but engine oil to get into the engine ... | ||
| Xl1200r |
Graphite powder. It's suspended in a liquid (I think alcohol) to carry it down the cable, and then the alcohol evaporates and leaves the graphite behind. | ||
| Kalali |
And how do you guys apply the lubricant? Syringe?! | ||
| Xl1200r |
The graphite stuff comes with a long, think metal tube applicator, not all that different from a syringe. | ||
| Jramsey |
I use WD-40 twice a year, some don't like WD but its worked for 40+years for me. Kali,you take the cable loose at the lever or throttle end and the cable luber clamps on then you insert the spray tube and flush/lube. Cable lubers are available at most shops that sell dirt bike/atv accessories. Best $10-15 you'll ever spend. (Message edited by jramsey on August 16, 2010) | ||
| Fahren |
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| Andymnelson |
I have a Barnet SS clutch cable. They say to not use aerosol lubes (which of course is what I have, and have always used! I have the little fitting like above...), because it will stain the cable. What should I use to lube? Just standard oil? I'm afraid of anything else staining it also! | ||
| Ratbuell |
I use Dri-Slide, a liquid graphite lube with a needle applicator. Loosen cable adjuster, pull cable out of lever, point the end of the sheath up, insert needle, squeeze lube in, reinstall cable. In a pinch, I can squeeze the applicator needle past the clutch perch with the cable still installed...but it dribbles more lube on the frame that way. Just did the 15k on the Ulysses, actually...and for a second I thought I'd broken the clutch cable or boogered the clutch adjustment, the pull was so light. I gotta lube that thing more often.... | ||
| Ratbuell |
..and Buellistic? You won't get primary fluid in the engine if your crank seal goes. Engine oil = pressurized. Primary = no pressure, just splash lube. The pressure will win, every time. That's why primaries fill with engine oil if the seal goes, and not the other way around. | ||
| Spiderman |
I just undo the cable and hold it below the primary level till a but of fluid comes out. I do it at every oil change. Quick, easy and you already have the lube on hand  | ||
| Ratbuell |
...that doesn't work too well on my 1125....  | ||
| Spiderman |
lol, if you need to lube your clutch cable on your 1125, I think the sales man forked ya! | ||
| Road_thing |
Excellent idea, Spidy! I'm gonna start doing that. rt | ||
| Buellistic |
Spiderman: That's the PREVENTIVE MAINTAINANCE "INFO" "i" like to read about ... Good thing "i" pay attention to what you post !!! | ||
| Spiderman |
I pay attention to what you post as well, (Message edited by spiderman on August 17, 2010) | ||
| Firstbuell |
well, thanx to both of you - even after 4+ decades in the saddle, I'm still no 'tech' - so I read most everything related to service & repair - & then I contemplate it when the tools come out.....  |
