But the last few times when i have been out the throttle sticks open a bit when changing gear.
Best motorcycle clutch cable lubricant.
Last time i went to cyclegear all they had was the cable life lubricant it seems to be working pretty well so far definitely got some nasty grime out of my cable and made the clutch nice and snappy.
Sticky binding motorcycle control cables are the worst.
All is well to start with and at the time of installation i squirted wd40 down them.
Lubricating your control cables is easy and it helps prolong the life of the parts.
They make it hard to control whatever it is they are connected to.
One of the most important is to properly clean and lubricate any pivot points like the clutch cable barrel in the clutch lever on the handlebar and the throttle cable barrels in the throttle tube.
I ask this as i have recently fitted genuine oem throttle cables.
Frees sticky cables and decreases drag reducing the required effort of cable operated controls.
Say goodbye to every other cable injector.
For the throttle cables unscrew the throttle housing on the grip and adjust the cables for maximum slack.
After you release one of the cables the other will slip right off.
For the clutch cable screw the adjuster all the way in for maximum slack but line up the slot in the adjuster with the slot of the lever holder.
Quickly penetrates lubricates displaces moisture and prevents rust and corrosion extending cable life and reducing slop.
5 points 9 years ago.
You ll thank me later.
Pj1 cable lube is an excellent wire cable lubricant that cleans purges and lubricates in one easy application.
Whats the best lubricant to squirt down your throttle cables.
05 fjr1300 98 vfr800.
If your bike s clutch throttle or brakes are feeling sticky it s likely time to give them some tlc.