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Message started by Greg on 05/06/12 at 06:55:10

Title: Lube clutch/brake cable
Post by Greg on 05/06/12 at 06:55:10

I have read that this is a often ignored item. I have also read that some cables/jackets have magic schmootz on them and you shouldn't add any lube. Does the 2002 Savage have regular or magical cables?

Title: Re: Lube clutch/brake cable
Post by 223fan on 05/06/12 at 07:06:25

On my vstar I lubed them every spring and never had a problem.I have not had the s40 long enough to need to lube them.

Title: Re: Lube clutch/brake cable
Post by wambr on 05/06/12 at 08:05:10

On my ls 400 I wash them in solvent and lubed every spring and never had a problem.

Title: Re: Lube clutch/brake cable
Post by Oldfeller on 05/06/12 at 09:40:30

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/baggie_trick.JPG

While I was waiting through the pull downs on the cover, I also did the baggie trick to heavy gear oil lube my clutch cable. I also pulled the drain plug on the engine to make sure I didn't have any solvent contamination in the sump from all the cleaning & spraying.
(I did, a half cup of thin runny oily stuff came out on the floor)

Quote from http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1256079122/19 which contains many tips and tricks on working on the bike.

The baggie trick can lube a cable in place (no removal is necessary).

Title: Re: Lube clutch/brake cable
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 05/06/12 at 10:08:08

I live in a very sandy enviroment where lubing your cables with oil will cause them to wear faster. I prefer Teflon chainsaver/cable lube & this little $10 cable lube tool. You can flush with parts cleaner & then lube with your favorite lube. Makes a messy job much quicker & easier. 8-)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/Pappygt13/Tools001.jpg