I ask this as i have recently fitted genuine oem throttle cables.
Best motorcycle clutch cable lubricant.
Motion pro cable luber v3 review and first time use.
They make it hard to control whatever it is they are connected to.
Frees sticky cables and decreases drag reducing the required effort of cable operated controls.
Say goodbye to every other cable injector.
After you release one of the cables the other will slip right off.
But the last few times when i have been out the throttle sticks open a bit when changing gear.
For the throttle cables unscrew the throttle housing on the grip and adjust the cables for maximum slack.
These days that s most likely your motorcycle s clutch or throttle and they like to go ping at inopportune times which really takes the glide out of your ride and may make for a long push home.
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.
If your bike s clutch throttle or brakes are feeling sticky it s likely time to give them some tlc.
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.
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.
Pj1 cable lube is an excellent wire cable lubricant that cleans purges and lubricates in one easy application.
5 points 9 years ago.
All is well to start with and at the time of installation i squirted wd40 down them.
Sticky binding motorcycle control cables are the worst.
Whats the best lubricant to squirt down your throttle cables.
You ll thank me later.