I find in the service manual on how to adjust the clutch cable, but I find nothing on lubing the cable., Ok maybe a dumb question, but I was always taught that the only dumb question is the one not asked. So How do you lube a clutch cable on a 06 1200C. My husband wont be home for 4 more months and I asked the dealer and they said to bring it in and they would take care of it for probaly $50.00 (YIKES)

 

The easiest way to do it is to go to a bike shop and get a bottle of cable lube. It has an applicator kind of like a syringe that you stick in the cable housing right where it is hooked to the lever and give it a squirt.

 

xxx is spot on. You do need to completely loosen the cable adjuster first though

 

Spray some WD-40 in the end of the cable and work the lever a few times, repeat a few times. No need to loosen anything or adjust anything unless your cable is alreay out of adjustment.

Their are "special " lubes avail., but WD has workd for me for the last 25 or so years.

 

Here is a link with a video that makes it really simple.
http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/motorcycle-maintenance.htm\

 

I used WD-40 recently and it worked well. Also think someone suggested WD-40 + graphite but I couldn't figure out how to get the two together and get them both down the cable housing.

 

I'd go with xxx on this one. You can also use a light weight machine oil, like sewing machine oil. I would stay away from WD40 as it's not really an oil and its ability to lubricate is short lived.

 

I use Tri-Flow, it's a teflon based aerosol lube. It's perfect for cable lube, and last much longer than wd-40. Not to mention tri-flow does a much better job of repelling dirt and moisture as well. WD-40 attracts dirt and things can get mucky after a while. Although in a pinch I'll used WD-40 if it's the only thing I have around, but I still prefer Tri-Flow if I have some around.

 

I hate when I get the bike back from service cause they lube the cables and the leak black crap all over me when I ride.It takes a good 100 miles or so before all the excess lube leaks out.I have ruined a couple of shirts with the stuff flying out of the cables.I know it's needed but it still sucks

 

Has anyone ever used TDL from PB? It goes on as a liquid, so I assume it would be a big help in getting down the cable housing, but it dries yet leaves the item lubricated. I use it all the time around the house in place of WD40, but have no idea how well it would work for a clutch cable.