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Tach cable- to lube or not to lube?
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03 Jun 2007 18:12 #146015
by OLKZ
1978 KZ650B2 - Blue - runs!
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Tach cable- to lube or not to lube? was created by OLKZ
I managed to break a tach cable on my '78 KZ-650B by kinking the cable. I have a new one on order from Dennis Kirk.
Once I get it, should I just put it on the bike or should I take the opportunity to lube it? If the later, what's best to use on it? I have everything from white grease to graphic to Lubriplate. Or is there something else recommended for this?
Once I get it, should I just put it on the bike or should I take the opportunity to lube it? If the later, what's best to use on it? I have everything from white grease to graphic to Lubriplate. Or is there something else recommended for this?
1978 KZ650B2 - Blue - runs!
New Dyna-S ignition & coils 6-2014
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04 Jun 2007 04:49 #146109
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77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
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Replied by BSKZ650 on topic Tach cable- to lube or not to lube?
I would luble it prior to install, any type of light oil will work fine, not wd though
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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04 Jun 2007 05:01 #146112
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(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
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OLKZ wrote:
Oh sure, I have the fancy cable luber doo-hickey and the sprays to match, bu when I have a cable that is not yet installed and I can get at it that easily, nothing beats oil.
I use oil. I mean regular old oil....should I just put it on the bike or should I take the opportunity to lube it? If the later, what's best to use on it?...
Oh sure, I have the fancy cable luber doo-hickey and the sprays to match, bu when I have a cable that is not yet installed and I can get at it that easily, nothing beats oil.
(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com
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06 Jun 2007 07:01 #146816
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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I've been using white grease for almost 30 years with great results.
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06 Jun 2007 07:10 #146824
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any type of light lube should work fine I think
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