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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Hi All,

Can anyone tell me what the best thing to lube clutch and throttle cables is??,

Thanks in advance for any replies.

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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Dri-Slide
https://www.russack.com/
Over 7 years and close to 40k miles in whatever weather and my cables were smooth as silk when I took them off.
If you have aftermarket cables, check with the manufacturer because some teflon cables are intended not to be lubed.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HarleyScuba
Dri-Slide
https://www.russack.com/
Over 7 years and close to 40k miles in whatever weather and my cables were smooth as silk when I took them off.
If you have aftermarket cables, check with the manufacturer because some teflon cables are intended not to be lubed.
+1 on Dri-Slide. It can often be found in stores that sell firearms.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Thanks for the replies, does anyone on the forum know if Burly cabels are teflon coated??
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Magnum Shielding's "Sterling Chromite II" cables are what I'm talking about. The Burley's brand probably requires lube.
http://www.magnumshielding.com/
"All cables are made with anti-friction inner liners, nylon adjuster inserts, and are factory lubricated for smooth & consistent long lasting operation"
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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i used the harley lube - worked great. easy to apply.

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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I use Dupont Teflon Dry Wax Lubricant. 4.00 a can at Lowes.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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I like Dri-Slide as well.

Drew
 
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Dri-Slide : 16$ to 20$ plus shipping for 4oz.

Dupont Dry Wax Lubricant : 4$ for 11 oz.
 
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So is it safe to use the DuPont Multi-Use Dry Wax Lubricant?
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