How to lube your motorcycle throttle and clutch cable the cheap way! No special "lube tool" needed.
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- I've seen a few videos of people using the Motion Pro tool or others to lube the cables. I wanted to show a really cheap and effective way of doing this.
You don't need to buy the tool and you don't need to take the cables off the bike to do this.
I did something similar...using the same concept.
I used a 3" piece of shrink tubing..heated and shrunk it over the cable...used the top part as a funnel. When done, carefully slit the tubing off your cable. Worked for me.
I also did this. You can put some electrical tape around the end too in case it is adhesive lined tubing and don’t want the adhesive on the cable ends
Thanks for this video! I used it as a starting point and used a ziploc sandwich bag. Cut off one corner, thread the cable through the hole, electrical tape to seal it. put in about 1 inch of oil and hang the bag like an IV. About 15 minutes later, presto!
+Randall Moody That's a great idea!
Hang the bag like an IV...priceless lmao...I will use just that analogy as I reinstall the carb bank yet again for my 92 getsicker
Another VERY good idea!
Necessity is the mother of invention lol
You've rediscovered the old school way. Always worked well. Just took longer was all.
Your method of lubrication is the best I've seen. Thanks for sharing.
You just gave me a great idea, instead of using the tube, I will use a syringe and push the liquid liquid lube into the cable. Thanks for a great video tutorial.
Sounds like a good improvement!
Now THAT is an awesome Idea Octavius!!! ;)
@tall bike guy Sorry, but he overdosed.
Not sure how you’re gonna fit the little knob on the end with a syringe
Great video bro !
I’ll definitely use that method from now on.
I highly recommend the CRC Power Lube with PTFE (green can) ❗️
I use it on cables and other metal on metal applications (RV slide). Works great, doesn’t gunk up and stays on for a long time.
Good luck with your projects , and thanks again for another great tip !
Just stumbled onto your vid. Thanks for taking the time. I tweaked your idea just a bit for my mower cables and they now work perfectly. You sound like a cool guy and I bet you’d be a great next door neighbor for stuff like this. Haha. Thanks again, man.
Genius. Period. No overpriced lube tool required. I have a hose clamp and some vinyl tubing!
My clutch was starting to get sticky and had the same issue, waiting for the stupid tool. Real engineering right here, thank you!
Saved me some money on buying that part to do this. The hose worked flawlessly.
This worked for me! My 1972 cb175 clutch stuck real bad but this fixed it thanks man saved me 20 bucks.
cut your tubing shorter so you can grab the end of the cable with your hand. You only need a 1/4" of lube in there. Then just move the cable in and out with your hand until it comes out the other side. It takes about 10 seconds and it's a lot easier.
I did this task few days ago, I just inserted the lubricant straw into the cable hole, and with my fingers tried to make a sealed contact, you can also use tape or bubble gum.
Bill and Ted would agree :D
Nice trick. I've been doing basically the same thing, but instead of using a pressurized can, I've been using a small grease gun with a molly bases grease. I have used synthetic grease, too and both work very well. I just hose clamp the cacle and the grease gun. Good video. I'm sure it will help lots of people.
I think my idea has been improved upon by many people since I posted this. That's the beauty of info sharing!
Grease is no good. It dries out and then you can not get any oil to go down because of the dry grease and you have to buy a new cable.
Ah, a freshly lubed clutch cable feels so nice on the hand. Smooooth and easy.
Are you sure that, that is a clutch cable that you have in your hand?????????????
Great trick that I'll use. BTW when you shoot the lube in it fills with bubbles. If you stick a small screwdriver in and shake it the bubbles break and you can add more lube and repeat until the tube is filled. I have been using a hypodermic needle. It fits between the cable and casing. Fill it with lube and either inject it or let gravity do it.
You can also use a longer tube and cable tie it to the handle bars... This allows you to reach down and move the throttle bodies by hand until the lube comes out the other end... great video buddy...
that is straight up brilliant my man
Cool! And a really pleasant video in general. Thanks!
Good idea! I used the fat straw from McDonalds instead of the tubing. Used electric tape to seal the other end. Works equally well!
We use that LPS for lubing control surfaces on aircraft.
I do it this way on my '93 Ducati 900 Supersport and never had a problem. However, I'm a greenhouse plant and don't ride during the Winter (Sept to June here in the UK LOL) months and as such it doesn't get a particularly hard life. Works for me though. Great tip :D
Man, thanks for posting this video. You're a smart cool guy. You should make videos like this for a living. Thanks again!
Nice post. I have a syringe type set up for lubing my mountain bike forks that I can adapt to your idea.
Each year I purchase at least two injector kits from wally world. One of the injectors always ends up in the tool box come turkey time
Many thanks for this great tutorial, I will use for years to come!
Love this. Saw this one week AFTER I bought that little tool 🤦♂
Great video! I like.
Save time and use zip-ties instead of the adj hose clamp.
Also I use a shop air compressor, just a quick blast at 10psi to push all that lube in.
Sweet advice, I have all those bits n bobs knocking about 😎👍
Thanks for the video, my brand new clutch cable from last season seems to have some gunk in it, last cable was just rust, a miracle that it hold up, lets hope my new cable have not rusted up under the winter and this can be solved with some lube
It wont rust up if you keep some lube in it. It's your fault your cable is rusting.
If you have an air hose, or even a can of compressed air, this is easier because an air hose nozzle is bigger and you can get tubing that will fit snugly.
1. Attach clear hose and clamp to cable as in the video.
2. Fill tube with lubricant.
3. Put a towel at the other end.
4. Use the compressed air to blow the lube through the cable.
If the cable is dirty, you can blow kerosene through it first to clean it up. Then blast lots of air to evaporate out the kerosene, then blow lube through.
Use a Paraffin based oil.
Zoom Spout Oiler is Paraffin based turbine oil...really good stuff...will not evaporate or get gummy...stops/prevents rust and oxidation.
Love the Zoom Spout oil. Good Recomendation.
Brother, you saved the day. This video is awesome❤❤🎉🎉🎉! Thank you
This guys just seems really cool, lol. I know this is weird comment. But thanks for the vid dude
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This seems much better than the real tool!
Good idea, slim!!!! I like it...I like it!!
I do the same thing with the hose and clamp. But I then put oil in the vertical tub, then take my air compressor hose on low pressure sealed by hand to the hose and slowly pressure the oil.
like i say all the really smart people r hard to find!! but i found one thanks mr,
Screw that cable lubing tool. I have all that in my tool box already. Would have never thought. Wait til my club brothers see this. Thanks.
I love slacker wackers cuz they come up with da best ideas. 😎🇺🇸✌🏽
Yah !!! My type of handyman ! Fancy tools not required, just use your loaf and what you have on hand.
I actually have one of the cable lubrication tools & it doesn't work well at all, of course there's every chance in the world that I'm doing it wrong too...this actually looks more effective...
After you fill the hose, seal an air compressor hose blower into the hose and force it down! You wouldn't even need the pliers when you spray the lube in
One smart feller, he felt smart...🤣🤣🤣
Why didn't i think of this! Thanks for posting
I might try this on my car, I have one parking brake cable that sticks in freezing weather. It all works great above 40*, which is why I really don't want to buy a new set of cables. I need something to "push" the moisture out of that one cable.
DIY to the rescue again. Nice.
Not the cheapest stuff but try Dri-slide. Follow directions. I use it and works awesome. Molly based lube that comes with a rattle. 😁
Fabulous!!! Looks fun too
Easiest way I found was pulling with another set up pliers. It was easy to get them out. Much harder getting them back in.
Good idea but if there is friction then perhaps degreaser first would be ideal before the lube/white lithium grease? I saw another video on it but your idea works better from not spraying the lube all over the place.
Thanks, I think I am ready to give it a try. Cheers :)
White Lithium grease might be to heavy for the cable, and gunk up easily.
Try something light, like the CRC Power Lube with PTFE. It’s a great product I’ve used on cables and metal on metal applications like RV slides etc.
Good luck with your project !
Thanks, great video. Helps a lot.
Good information going to try it on my quad
Nice job. You should probably include the time it took to remove the cable from the throttle in the "2 minutes"
Not a bad way to lube, especially if you're in a jiffy. I lubed my new cables a couple years ago by dripping oil through the cable opening before installing. (Lol, right?)
Going to try on four wheeler tomorrow thanks
Great idea. Thanks.
Great quick hack to lube that line !
Pretty good, fairly messy. How about a CABLE POWER LUBE?
Same system you did but use compressed air to blow it through the cable.
Any dirt will be SHOT OUT, use a white rag to catch & view. (thumb up)
Ingenious! Thanks!
Wow my dude. Thanks
"Claw wrench thing"....lmao!
He said pliers.....
Got it at Orchard Supply. Should also be at Home Depot, Lowes or even auto parts stores.
hey dude!! awesome video!!!
let me ask you somethink
can I use silicon spray;
Excellent idea !!!!
I left it on sprayed on cable hole came out the bottom, i finished.
Nice vid , thanks
cool thanks now i can do my clutch today
I did something similar but blocked the open end with a plug and clamp and drilled a small hole in the side for lube injection for a syringe or spray can.the honda workshop manual actually says to use motor oil ..
yes, motor oil has a really good thickness and consistency for these types of applications.
I do not think that it says to use motor oil as a cable lube in any Honda workshop manual.
lubing is great!!! but to use a cleaner first is a good idea but sometimes not needed so I gotta say brake cleaner kicks so much ass its just brake cleaner is harsh on plastic and rubbers bits and pieces I myself use carb cleaner as it is not harmful to plastic and rubber bits and pieces
heydude76 carb cleaner eats plastic stuff. Brake cleaner is safer for plastic because it's usually alcohol based. Carb cleaners use touluene and acetone and other strong solvents. Cancerous stuff
Good trick, thanks.
Good work man. great discovery.
>>-----------------------------> "Claw wrench?" .....LOL....that's pretty cool! "Hey! Hand me that CLAW wrench! It's inside my shoulder luggage!"
Real DA, got to be able to learn something from Mr. Dork.
Thanks alien, clever improv that I will definitely use as soon as I can detach the cable ends from the throttle body! '82 Honda 1100. Any hints for popping them out? They just seem so tight. All I've done so far is open the housing to see the cable ends. Love the old 750 by the way...
So first you spray break cleaner through to clean out the dirt and then your lube? Also, what do you use for lube? I saw one guy post on here saying that he uses motoroil? Thanks.
I suppose you could use motor oil. I just used a product that wouldn't eat the outer lining of the cable.
you sir are a fucking genius thank you!
+scotty x I'm going to have to disagree with you there! haha!
That’s a great idea
Nice one Macgyber! Thanks
seriously dude . ...the cable lube tool works very well and only $10,instead of hunting for the right size hose. I'm sure there aren't that many different sizes though
The benefit is that almost anybody who works on their own bike will have this stuff just lying around. No need to pay an extra $12 for a dedicated tool when the stuff you already have will work the same.
You also don't need a straw on your aerosol lube can for this method, which is a big plus for those of us who are always losing the straws.
My lady likes my size hose.
On later model Yamaha's were the bend is it's hollowed out. So that method wouldn't work.
You can use a plastic bag cut like a cone with rubber bands. Way cheaper
Awesome Thank you
will this stop my moped from accelerating as soon as i start it up,,it worked fine a few days ago when i got it,,but now as soon as i srt the bike the throttle wont kick dwn ,its fast ,and when i turn the handle to increase the throttle is goes up but then it goes bk to a high speed and it wont kick back down,,,,like i said it was perfect a few days ago,,its been sittin for years ,,says the guy i got it from,,so im thinkin the cables are rusty or dried up and not movin like they should??can you help??
Great idea
Genius!!
great vid......but what do I lube shifts, cables and linkage with: lithium grease or liquid wrench??
Check your owners manual.
Thanks for this. I have a 93 CB750 and I need to lube the cables tomorrow. The lube will come out the other side when you're done right?
Yes it will. Good luck.
good way to do it
How often should the cable be oiled
That's up to the rider. If it feels notchy or hard to pull this can eliminate that feel. You need to use contact or brake cleaner first to clean the grit out of the cables and then apply the lube.
Would white lithium lube work aswell?
thank you - now out to lube my 81 kawasaki :;)
Is it true for all bikes that you don't need to remove the throttle and return-throttle cable from the carburettors?
Genius.
Ingenious!
pretty smart the way with the tool sucks you end up wasting the lube more messy then anything good shit
love it. tx mate
Can I use LPS penetrant it’s an 11oz Aerosol can
where do u buy that plastic tubing at cant find it anywhere i want to use it for other stuff
yes it would!
I just got a bike and i am fixing it up its first ever bike and i wanted to know what is the point of the lube tool or doing this why dont you just spray right into the housing
You want lube to stay throughout the cable. If you use the (usually) red hose supplied with the can of lube, the pressure in the can pushes the lube straight out of the cable. You certainly can do it that way, it just isn't as effective as this method or using the specialty tools.
Thanks a lot!
good job thanks