Throttle/Idle cable install
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Throttle/Idle cable install
Hey guys, (and gals) I am installing my new Barnett cables and I had a question, it calls for "a coating of graphite" to the handle bar where the throttle grip goes but then it says to the "inside surface of the switch housing" Now first of all can I just go to say Advance Auto and ask for some "Graphite" or it there a special kind for this and second am I just sprayingit all inside of the switch housing??
Andon the next page it talks about lubrication. Now Ithink I have read posts where people have stated that some cables don't require lubrication now like I said above I bought all new Barnettbraided cables,can anyone tell me if these need lubrication and if so can I also go to Advance Auto and get this?The book only gives an HD part no. so can someone tell what I should ask for at the store?
Thanks as always everyone, I took today off to try to make some progress on this big job of handlebar replacement and with the help of many of you I am getting closer to the finish.
Harpoon
Andon the next page it talks about lubrication. Now Ithink I have read posts where people have stated that some cables don't require lubrication now like I said above I bought all new Barnettbraided cables,can anyone tell me if these need lubrication and if so can I also go to Advance Auto and get this?The book only gives an HD part no. so can someone tell what I should ask for at the store?
Thanks as always everyone, I took today off to try to make some progress on this big job of handlebar replacement and with the help of many of you I am getting closer to the finish.
Harpoon
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RE: Throttle/Idle cable install
Powdered lock graphite lubricant, put it in the grooves where the cables ride in the switch housings
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RE: Throttle/Idle cable install
I just went through the same thing. Local dealer didn't sell the "Super Oil" that the service manual refers to, but instead sold me a can of spray-type cable lubricantfrom Drag Specialties. I put the little tip on it and then put it insideeach cable and gave a couple of short sprays. Should have the same effect. My cables are Barnett braided as well.
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RE: Throttle/Idle cable install
Hey Whip, I just took out my new throttle and Idle cables and there was a peice of paper attached to them that stated NOT to use an Aerosole lubricant as it could get into the braids and discolor the cable... Now I am bugged that I just went out and purchased the aerosol kind. oh well I will spin down to Napa to see if they have the super oil.
I do have a question for all though and I lubrication both ends of the cable?
Thanks
Harpoon
I do have a question for all though and I lubrication both ends of the cable?
Thanks
Harpoon
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