Oiling Cables

[Felix]

Holy Flirking Schnitt!!

I decided my throttle cables needed a bit of attention to get the throttle to snap back sharply, rather than reading the morning paper before deciding to have a rest. Oiled the cables and carby linkages.

Bugger me, it is like a new bike....

I think it is probably time I booked it in for a service...for all the other stuff that needs doing.

[Nanna10r]

Good point Felix, I've never done it on any of my scoots, I'll do them tomorrow. Does anyone know if this is part of a normal service I've never heard of it being so.
Thanks again Felix you really are Building a Reputation os the QLD

"Bike Bush Canic"

cheers Brett

[Felix]

You wont notice the difference until you've done it. Then you'll wonder how you got used to it the way it was...

I think it is one of those things they wont do on a service unless asked.

Tried to buy a chain oiler today, no luck in this two horse town. I was too late for the bike shops today, I will try them during the week.

It has been a bit of an issue for me as the bike has been out in the rain for the last week.

I needed to squirt a bit of oil around the throttle control, as it has become slightly mis-shapen over time and rubbed ever so slightly on the bar endweight.

Releasing the throttle has a dramatic braking effect, but it is easier to feed smaller inputs into it now. Not so much lunging and lurching. A side benefit is clutchless changes are MUCH easier...

I need a new fuel hose too. The old hose had a crack in it, and as I removed the tank fuel started leaking out. Chopped 1" of the hose off and put it back on the tank, but a crack is usually a good sign it needs to be renewed. Down to supercheap tomorrow.

[James]

Does anyone know if this is part of a normal service I've never heard of it being so.

I know Parra Kawa do it as part of a service.

Dont forget to do your clutch cable too.

[gizmo]

lubing the throttle can be good & bad depending on how much you put in there, as too much may attract some dirt to get in there & cause more problems.

[mrmina]

i did my choke, clutch and throttle with wd40 and it feels awesome.

what do u guys use?

[Felix]

Inox.

Inox apparently has some oil in it which hangs around, whereas WD-40 tends to dry up rather quickly. Remember the WD in WD 40 stands for water dispersion, that should give a clue as to its intended use. Motor oil should be ok too, but just a pain to get down the cable - the spray cans come with a nice tube that helps get the oil where it's needed.

I just had a bit of a ride around the carpark and it is much better for slow speed stuff - throttle inputs can be gentler etc, and I can now do my clutchless up shifts as well - it actually drops some revs now. I also managed a nice clutchless down shift, but that was a fluke and I frogged the rest. Need bugger all clutch on the way down so I don't really care if I ever get it right.

Anyhow, worth the effort, eh?

[mrmina]

cool thanks for that.

i used it 7 months ago and its still working fine.

[KLR]

My 36k service at Midtown and they did it.

Never knew the choke could move so smoothly and quickly!!!

[Felix]

Yep. My bike suffered nearly a whole week out in the rain, and the cables got a bit stiff, so thought it worthy to share...

Incidently my bike is going for a service in a couple of weeks, and I have been warned that it will be a potentially big and expensive service. Valves, fork oil, + general health check = $$$.

Oh, and I am getting it done at the local Yamaha dealer...

[smek]

hmm my bike lives in the rain, being melbourne and not having a garage and all.
so maybe i'll have to try it.

[MickLC]

You guys inspired me to do my cables last night. Clutch and accelerator cables, plus a bit of grease where it was needed on the twist grip (ooh err that sounds a bit rude ).

Made a hell of a difference, should have done it sooner.

[Nanna10r]

He's a Clever cat that Felix.
Cheers Brett