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Properly lubing clutch cable...how?

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Rick:
I really did try and prepare a short reply, but just didn't have it in me.  Over the years, I have taught my two sons how to work on bikes, cars, weld, construct, design, etc., and I have just always used a step-by-step process to ensure clarity.  I was even able to teach myself (and eventually others) how to play a 12-string guitar in just three months using the same logic based analysis (learned to play well enough to perform on stage at small events I might add).  I guess I'm just too old to change my thought process.

I am always happy to be a resource when I am able.

The "Riskster"

woodsy:
Thanks for all you great replies Rick!  Keep up the good work - we are learning out here!
Woodsy

ShanMan:
Just wanted to let everyone know that I did buy the cable lubing tool from MonkeyButt (Jeff) and it worked great! After doing an ever so slight rerouting of the freshly lubed cable, and installing a new quick-adjust Moose clutch lever/perch assembly (also from Jeff) the lever pull is VERY precise and the force required was probably reduced by 25%. All in all, I am very happy with the improved ergos and feel. So, as usual, thanks to all who steered me in the right direction...again!  :D

Side note: With all the wrenching I have done on this '87, and with all the KX5 recommended mods, I am very interested to ride a newer model to see just how much better (if at all) it could be than my KreX, which rode great before the mods, but should be much, much better now.

tomasaki:
If you're really cheap, like me, and don't want to spend a dime more than necessary, here's the way I do it.  It's also fairly quick and easy.

1) Remove the cable from the perch.
2) Disconect the bottom end of the cable from the engine.
3) Wrap a piece of duck tape tightly around the end of the cable sheath, letting it hang out over the end about a half inch forming a little cup.
4) Hold the end of the cable straight up.
5) Fill the little duck tape cup with a few drops of your favorite oil (I use 10w30 or 90w).
6) Work the cable in and out of the sheath until the oil runs down into the sheath.
7) Refill the duck tape cup with oil and work the cable again until the oil goes down in.
8) Keep refilling and working the cable until the oil runs out at the bottom.
9) Reconnect the cable and wipe the excess oil off of the engine for the next couple of days.

It only takes 15 or 20 minutes and you stay under you're $0.10 spending limit!!! :D

Tom L.

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