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Clutch Cable
Clutch Cable
I just picked up a 305 Dream and it's been a long time since I had a bike with mechanical cables. There are little fittings on the brake and clutch cable. I bought a book on ebay but I haven't got it yet and I was wondering what kind of lube I should use? The clutch cable is very stiff when I pull it but it looks relatively new. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks... Ron
Ron
66 305 Dream (driver)
67 CL77 (next project)
82 CB900 (driver)
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour (trip bike)
66 305 Dream (driver)
67 CL77 (next project)
82 CB900 (driver)
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour (trip bike)
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ryan_siefrin
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Re: Clutch Cable
hey,<br /><br />to lube it spray some white litheam grease down it.
Ryan Siefring
1965 Honda CA77 Dream
1996 Honda CBR 900 RR
1965 Honda CA77 Dream
1996 Honda CBR 900 RR
Re: Clutch Cable
Thanks...I will.....
Ron
66 305 Dream (driver)
67 CL77 (next project)
82 CB900 (driver)
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour (trip bike)
66 305 Dream (driver)
67 CL77 (next project)
82 CB900 (driver)
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour (trip bike)
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ringkingpin
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Re: Clutch Cable
I'd steer clear of using white lithium grease on cables. I would actually steer clear of it for anything but that's a different topic. Use some teflon based lube or something along those lines. I've heard stories of people using grease and then over time it gets gummy leading to a sticky clutch or worse, a sticky throttle cable.