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should i lube a new clutch cable?

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supposedly this cable is nylon lined, should i still lube it? regular engine oil work? or should i use a lighter oil?
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I just put on a throttle cable on my Yamaha, then had to pull it part way apart to lube it. YES, lube it. I used 3-in-1 oil. Some people use graphite, and ther isalso a silicone spray that works well with metal/nylon combo stuff, but I've not used it on cables (yet)...

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Yes, I always lube new cables before installing them.
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depends.... how long do you want to wait before you have to replace it, and how hard do you want it to be to pull
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lube is your friend!!
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lubed my brand new one.
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action1 YES - LUBE IT
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Yes, never assume, just my 2$$$
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this thread is from 2011!!!???
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good eye action1 action1 lolol
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But it's O.K. Krazy Dave has not posted since 2013 action1 action1
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ascot wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:26 pm this thread is from 2011!!!???
So a newbie messed up! The advise doesn't change. Still a relevant question!
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Explorer wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:57 pm
ascot wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:26 pm this thread is from 2011!!!???
So a newbie messed up! The advise doesn't change. Still a relevant question!
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Having the 'similar threads' listed at the bottom of the page is a great idea .... many of the old posts are great information .... after all, our bikes are even older .... not that old is bad .... I hope.

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