Triumphrat

06-10-2003

Hi, all.

When I bought my first bike years ago, there was a gizmo called a cable lube fixture that you put on the end of the cables (throttle, clutch, brake) to help spray cable lube down the cable.

I tried to buy a cable lube fixture at my dealer. The person at the parts counter looked at me like I was crazy. Seems he never heard of it. Instead, they recommended using liquid graphite.

Just curious what folks are using/current procedures to lubricate cables.

Thanks in advance....Jerry

06-10-2003

Hi, all.

When I bought my first bike years ago, there was a gizmo called a cable lube fixture that you put on the end of the cables (throttle, clutch, brake) to help spray cable lube down the cable.

I tried to buy a cable lube fixture at my dealer. The person at the parts counter looked at me like I was crazy. Seems he never heard of it. Instead, they recommended using liquid graphite.

Just curious what folks are using/current procedures to lubricate cables.

Thanks in advance....Jerry

JesusHoffa · 06-10-2003

I have not had much call to use it but I purchased a cable lube fixture (Basicly a block of metal with a rubber boot inside and two knurled knobs to clamp it down, with an opening for the cable end and one for a spray nozzle). This Post may not be a whole lot of help, But I can at least confirm they still are manufactured :>

JesusHoffa · 06-10-2003

I have not had much call to use it but I purchased a cable lube fixture (Basicly a block of metal with a rubber boot inside and two knurled knobs to clamp it down, with an opening for the cable end and one for a spray nozzle). This Post may not be a whole lot of help, But I can at least confirm they still are manufactured :>

MickMaguire · 06-10-2003

Yup, my local Honda dealer sells them. I noticed that my can of chain wax describes itself as chain and cable lube too.

MickMaguire · 06-10-2003

Yup, my local Honda dealer sells them. I noticed that my can of chain wax describes itself as chain and cable lube too.

j98sprint · 06-11-2003

I disconnect the cable at the high end and pour in liquid graphite while jiggling the cable up and down.

Get the liquid graphite from your local locksmith.

j98

j98sprint · 06-11-2003

I disconnect the cable at the high end and pour in liquid graphite while jiggling the cable up and down.

Get the liquid graphite from your local locksmith.

j98

larryshep · 06-11-2003

Aerostich sells them; p/n 4528, $15.00.
1-800-222-1994.
They work well!

larryshep · 06-11-2003

Aerostich sells them; p/n 4528, $15.00.
1-800-222-1994.
They work well!