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Never.
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once a riding season.
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every other riding season.
8.47%
every other, other riding season.
0
0%
when I put on a new one.
5.08%
or like me, procrastinate, I'll do it next time.
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Do you lube your cables?

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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Once per year. Throttle, clutch and brake. I use AMSOIL MP HEAVY DUTY METAL PROTECTOR. Goes on wet, dries to a wax like film thats slick and hard. Does not attract dirt and grime and lasts all year. I also give my jiffy stand and passenger floor board hinges an occasional shot. I love the stuff.

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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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FYI, a throttle cable will last approximately 18500 without lube....then break
 
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Every oil change -
 
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Default RE: Do you lube your cables?

ORIGINAL: Ex11b

FYI, a throttle cable will last approximately 18500 without lube....then break
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there is cable lube that evaporates moisture and leaves a film of Teflon or something called "cable life". more information here:
http://www.protectall.com/cable_life.htm
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Okay, I change my vote I'll do it this riding season. My bike is at 16,500 mile.So I went out and bought the protecall.
$20 for a adapter and lube is cheaper than a broken cable andno beers on thethe side of the road.

Thanks for all your input and responses.


 
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