Clutch cable lubricator

[RobC]

Which type?
Batwing fairing so its a big deal to remove the cable to oil bath it.
What are the best?
WD40 spray clamps or the tee bar oiler shown in the link below?

New Motorcycle Hydraulic Clutch Throttle Brake Cable Lubricator Oiler Tool | eBay

Otherwise whats the best tip?

[grbrown]

Rob,

How old is your bike and it's clutch cable? After 21 years of sterling service I treated myself to a Diamondback super-duper cable, which really is jolly good! So much better that I have removed the Clutchlite thingey I was using with my heavy duty clutch spring. If your bike is getting on, invest in a new slippery cable that doesn't need lubrication - at least for the foreseeable future.

[Urrell]

WD-40 is not a good motorcycle cable lubricator.

Find out first what type of cable you have. Bare cable or teflon lined. Teflon lined should only need to be kept clean and bare wire cable should be oiled with a dedicated cable lube.

[BaZa®]

I have one of these bits of kit:

http://www.2wheeljunkie.co.uk/index....roductId=26687

cab lube.jpg

[kiwidave]

I am the cheapskate. Hang overnight with the appropriate lube starting off in a funnel made of electrical tape / card.....

[grbrown]

Originally Posted by Urrell

WD-40 is not a good motorcycle cable lubricator.

WD40 is not even a lubricant! It is primarily a water dispellant.

[BaZa®]

Originally Posted by kiwidave

I am the cheapskate. Hang overnight with the appropriate lube starting off in a funnel made of electrical tape / card.....

I would have suggested that and it is a GREAT way of doing it but with the Batwing he said it's hard to get to?

[Sam W]

Originally Posted by grbrown

Rob,

How old is your bike and it's clutch cable? After 21 years of sterling service I treated myself to a Diamondback super-duper cable, which really is jolly good! So much better that I have removed the Clutchlite thingey I was using with my heavy duty clutch spring. If your bike is getting on, invest in a new slippery cable that doesn't need lubrication - at least for the foreseeable future.

Hi GR, is the Diamondback cable a gen HD or aftermarket part, if a'market where from & how did it compare pricewise?
thanks for any info, sam

[grbrown]

Originally Posted by Sam W

Hi GR, is the Diamondback cable a gen HD or aftermarket part, if a'market where from & how did it compare pricewise?
thanks for any info, sam

Genuwine H-D, available from your favourite on-line dealer. It ain't cheap, but as I was replacing a 21 year old one I decided I was due to cough up and am pleased I did.

I have an S&S motor and Barnett heavy duty clutch spring. Evo clutches are heavier to pull than TCs, hence I fitted a Clutchlite, to reduce hand cramps (not much fun in traffic!). Been to Hungary and back with no problems and very pleased with the Diamondback.

[Sam W]

Thanks for the feedback GR, sounds great,dunno how long original ones last, mines on 30k so probly wise to have a replacement ready i guess.cheers.Sam