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Im just wondering. The cables on my Tri- Z are getting a little stiff and I dont have any cable lube. So I stopped at my local motorcycle shop and was amazed to see a price tag for $11! Is there anything less expensive that i can substitute such as silicon spray? If I can spend $3 instead of $11...I will.
What do you guys use / recommend?
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WD-40. All you need to know.
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well said red rider... I tried a couple different brands of cable lube before switching back to the stuff that actually works...Originally Posted by RedRider_AK
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I use and recommend PJ-11 or whatever Yamaha calls it. You are getting ripped off tho - I paid 6$ for mine and that seems a stiff. Try DK or someone online.
I think it is well worth it knowing it is specifically formulated and designed for cables. The cable lube tool is a must.
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I find that once I lube them I have to keep cleaning them and lubing them - often. That lube just attracts dust and dirt and works great for a few rides but then the parties over!
I too like WD-40 and I have used silicone lube also, whatever is on the bench.....
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Another for WD-40
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why don't you...like make a cap for the cables? kinda like seal savers? but use electrical tape or something?
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.....looks like I may be trying something new next time
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I think some RTV silicone would work pretty well for that...
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I could never get mine to work properly. It was motion pro brand so maybe thats why... idk.... Now I just make a small funnel and tape it onto the cable housing, then work the cable back and forth until lube comes out the other end....
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I use chain lube. You can buy it for a couple bucks at walmart, and you can use it for cables and lots of other things too.
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I do something similar, but instead of a funnel I fill the corner of a wal-mart sack with oil and zip tie it to the end of the cable so I have an oil filled bulb at the end of the cable. then I can lightly squeeze the bulb with my hand to force oil through, as I work the cable back and forth.
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