cabel lube

[rado360]

When I change my cables should I lube the cable or just the ends of the cables?(1997 R1100RT)

 

[jdiaz]

Just grease the ends of the cables. The inside is teflon and will react poorly to any lube.

 

[kbasa]

Jon's right, just put a little lube on the drum thingys at the ends of the cable and you'll be set.

 

[fish]

The operative word is grease.

 

[lancew]

check your levers...

Check your lever/hinge assemblies for play, too. As they get worn & out of alignment, they can grab the drum end and eventually wear it off. Went through it a while ago, can't remember if a lever replacement fixed it or if I had to change out hinge parts. I broke 2 clutch cables within 3 months because I didn't know to watch for it.

 

[rado360]

Thank you for answers,my first time posting and I'm having fun already.