Cable lube

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21 Aug 2015 19:07 #686679 by SWest
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I've been doing this for ever. Can't seem to find it when I need it. No matter, it doesn't cost anything. I take a piece of 1/2" clear tubing and a 3/4" piece of 5.16" fuel line, cut a slit in the fuel line to fit over the cable sheath, slide the 1/2" over that and instant cable lube tool.
Steve






I just lubed my clutch cable so I decided to put it up.
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21 Aug 2015 23:48 - 21 Aug 2015 23:49 #686697 by Patton
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Meet my little friend ---

Quickly forces lube of choice throughout entire length of cable.



Good Fortune! :)

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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22 Aug 2015 04:47 - 22 Aug 2015 04:48 #686699 by ed spangler
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Patton wrote: Meet my little friend ---

Quickly forces lube of choice throughout entire length of cable.



Good Fortune! :)


Patton, B) where did you find that? Does Z1E or someone like that sell it?? or Cycle Gear? or??
And do you have to disconnect the cable in order to lube it?
And is that "Dry Wax" spray?? I have never seen that.
Thanks Patton :woohoo:
Ed

Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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22 Aug 2015 14:47 #686753 by SWest
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I had a neat tool like that in the 70's. Trouble was, someone liked it more than I did. :angry: This one can be made on the fly. ;)
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22 Aug 2015 15:01 - 22 Aug 2015 15:10 #686756 by Patton
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The cable luber tool is relatively inexpensive and available at various motorcycle dealerships, m/c repair shops, and m/c accessory dealers.
For example: www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...+Tool&item=TU15-8182
Motion Pro is one of the brands offering such a tool
Could also search "cable luber" on Amazon for a variety of options.

Here'a link for more info on Google:
www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=cable+luber+tool

The DuPont Teflon Dry Lube Spray is available at various hardware stores such as ACE, intermittantly available at Lowes, maybe AutoZone, also Amazon (but note high shipping costs), etc.

For example: www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?pr...1348&pla=pla_1241348

Here's a link to check out earlier KZr threads relating the DuPont Teflon Dry Lube:
www.kzrider.com/forum/search?query=du%20...te=all&childforums=1

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22 Aug 2015 15:15 #686759 by SWest
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That's cool. $10-12 + $7 handling + postage at Z!E.... :unsure: I think I'll stick with what I got. I need some new grips. :whistle:
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22 Aug 2015 16:35 #686764 by LineArtist
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I just picked up a Motion Pro set of lube and luber for $25 on Amazon . Like the MP luber better with the 2 screws.

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22 Aug 2015 16:42 #686767 by SWest
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I was just looking at Z1E, $8 plus $5 shipping. Not too bad. I use my zoom spout oilier for bearings. Works great. I do have to wait a minute or two while it seeps down the cable. Last night I oiled the piss out of it. :woohoo:
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22 Aug 2015 17:22 #686770 by bountyhunter
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Patton wrote: Meet my little friend ---

Quickly forces lube of choice throughout entire length of cable.



Good Fortune! :)

That's my absolute favorite but they don't seell it here at Lowe's anymore.

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23 Aug 2015 18:31 #686902 by riturbo
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I got mine at the local dealer. Works great

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