do new throttle cables need to be lubed?

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I ordered new throttle cables went with motion pro and it says to lube before use with motion pro lube. I tought you wern't suppose to lube throttle cables and just replace them, as the lube forms shavings of grit/dirt? are motion pro cables any good or should i have went with oem? they were only $15
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hillbilly 3/11/2014 8:27pm
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Lube them all,any kind.

I found it easier to lube from carb end up if already on bike.

Taking apart the pull pull housing was more a pain.I'd remove the cover and spray white grease into tube housing and leave it at at that after watching for my lube to come out the cable first from lubing from carb end.

I use wd40 first then white grease then a little wd40 again to break down the white grease a little.
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GuyB 3/11/2014 10:14pm
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If Motion Pro suggests doing it, I'd go with their advice.
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Motion pros are solid...buy yourself one of these...

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mauimotox99 3/11/2014 10:42pm
3/11/2014 10:42pm Edited Date/Time 3/12/2014 12:55am
alright i suppose ill lube it before installation, i have white lithium grease in a spray can, slilcone spray, wd-40, should i use that or should i go buy some specific cable lube from the dealership?

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Henry_Van 3/12/2014 3:03am
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Wd 40 is not a lubricant it stands for water displacement #40 use some type of oil lubricant
Underground 3/12/2014 3:18am
3/12/2014 3:18am Edited Date/Time 3/12/2014 3:24am
I always keep my current clutch lubed, but only use oil Shocked

Underground 3/12/2014 3:28am
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GuyB wrote:
If Motion Pro suggests doing it, I'd go with their advice.
I'm sure they do. So would I if I had something to sell.
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hillbilly 3/12/2014 3:38am
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I use the wd40 to clean out then white grease,

Since yours are new,just white grease is ok.
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hillbilly 3/12/2014 3:41am
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You never lubed your clutch cable?

I worked hard to find an ideal lube for that,easy clutch pull is key,

The lubes I posted worked best for me
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hillbilly wrote:
You never lubed your clutch cable? I worked hard to find an ideal lube for that,easy clutch pull is key, The lubes I posted worked best...
You never lubed your clutch cable?

I worked hard to find an ideal lube for that,easy clutch pull is key,

The lubes I posted worked best for me
I used to use WD and sometimes a little chain lube with WD again to push it through when they started to get little hard, and then they would be good again. But then after not long they would start dragging again and require lube. And the process would repeat.
Someone mentioned to me about not lubing so I tried it and I found they never got stiff until about a year old. It seemed once they got a taste for lube, you had to keep it up. So I stopped and so did the need to lube. I just replaced them with genuine cable at 6 months and cleaned out and greased my clutch lever and perch as well as brake lever pivot regularly and it was always good. $30 is a drop in the ocean really for a super light clutch. You would use more in exotically labelled cable lube.
Just my experience and yours may be better. Only Elvis really knows.
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Jimfunn 3/12/2014 4:22am
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thin oil like 2w fork oil or ATF I find best on cables.
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I just use the maxima stuff, the cleaner and lube. Cheap, and works well.
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I like the bicycle chain lube. The reason being is its very clean. The lack of sticky stuff helps prevent dirt from hanging there, too.

I think the kind I'm using is Finish Line, but there are many others.
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Jimfunn 3/12/2014 6:37am
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rcannon wrote:
I like the bicycle chain lube. The reason being is its very clean. The lack of sticky stuff helps prevent dirt from hanging there, too. I...
I like the bicycle chain lube. The reason being is its very clean. The lack of sticky stuff helps prevent dirt from hanging there, too.

I think the kind I'm using is Finish Line, but there are many others.
finish line wet lube is good stuff. I was going to suggest it but didn't think most would have it available!
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I never lube my clutch cable....it never gets gritty and if it does I just replace it. My theory is that the lube attracts dirt and makes the pull worse over time. I prefer the dry feel because it seems more consistent in feel/pull. Now I know a fresly lubed cable is pure butter but it doesn't stay that way for long. Ive had great experiences leaving mine dry but that's just me and I use my clutch A LOT.
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GuyB 3/12/2014 9:05am
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GuyB wrote:
If Motion Pro suggests doing it, I'd go with their advice.
Underground wrote:
I'm sure they do. So would I if I had something to sell.
Motorcycle manufacturers also suggest changing oil and putting fuel in the gas tank before riding. Smile
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GuyB 3/12/2014 9:07am
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Lightning78 wrote:
I never lube my clutch cable....it never gets gritty and if it does I just replace it. My theory is that the lube attracts dirt and...
I never lube my clutch cable....it never gets gritty and if it does I just replace it. My theory is that the lube attracts dirt and makes the pull worse over time. I prefer the dry feel because it seems more consistent in feel/pull. Now I know a fresly lubed cable is pure butter but it doesn't stay that way for long. Ive had great experiences leaving mine dry but that's just me and I use my clutch A LOT.
I can see that for a cable that has some exposure to outside elements. But being that a throttle cable is well-protected...
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Original 44 3/12/2014 9:22am
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I use Yamalube cable lube. It go's on wet then drys so it won't attract dirt.

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AS64 3/12/2014 9:53am
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I'd recommend using silicone spray instead of white grease.
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Highsider 3/12/2014 12:05pm
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AS64 wrote:
I'd recommend using silicone spray instead of white grease.
^^^ this.

Any Motion Pro stuff is good.
They also SUPPORT THE SPORT.
Underground 3/12/2014 12:44pm
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GuyB wrote:
If Motion Pro suggests doing it, I'd go with their advice.
Underground wrote:
I'm sure they do. So would I if I had something to sell.
GuyB wrote:
Motorcycle manufacturers also suggest changing oil and putting fuel in the gas tank before riding. Smile
Honda now sells fuel for bikes? Bet it costs a bunch and doesn't work in 2 strokesTongue
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million 3/12/2014 1:19pm
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AS64 wrote:
I'd recommend using silicone spray instead of white grease.
Highsider wrote:
^^^ this.

Any Motion Pro stuff is good.
They also SUPPORT THE SPORT.
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BobPA wrote:
Motion pros are solid...buy yourself one of these... [URL=http://s817.photobucket.com/user/btf454/media/12E03980-14AE-4FE9-9775-6927EC5933F7_zpsajojwfhk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz99/btf454/12E03980-14AE-4FE9-9775-6927EC5933F7_zpsajojwfhk.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Motion pros are solid...buy yourself one of these...

This^^^^^ and this.......


http://www.protectall.com/cablelflong.aspx

Never had an issue and used this set up for years.Sometimes spray some brake clean down first on a used bike to flush it out,then dry and follow with this.Just hit it once a year.
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mauimotox99 3/12/2014 10:37pm
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well i ended up buying some dry graphite lube, did a search and alot of guys reccomend it, hopefully it works goodSideways

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