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Lube a clutch cable
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What's the best way to lube the clutch cable?
What's the best way to do it with standard tools in the garage?
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Remove the cable. On one end place a plastic sandwich bag with a corner
cut off. (A very small hole) slip the bag, now shaped like a funnel,
over one end of the cable. Tie bag to cable with a rubber band, and / or
tape. Pour an ounce of the oil of your choice into plastic bag funnel.
(This may take two people) Hold cable vertically, slide bottom end of
cable in and out until oil works it's way out the bottom.. Remove
funnel, wipe cable clean, install on bike.
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Although I don't belong in the no-chain-lube camp, I don't normally
lube my control cables. I put a light grease on the ends where they
contact the levers or throttle tube roller, and then do my best to
keep dirt out of the ends. I believe most cables have a coated lining
(teflon?) to provide dry lubrication. Most lube seems to collect dirt,
and once it's in the cable it stays there with the oil. I'd use WD40
or Triflow if you really think it's necessary.
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