Throttle Cables

[Hoff]

Can some wise sage on this forum answer a question for me?

Do you lubricate throttle cables on a 1200GS twin cam? I have read somewhere not to lubricate but my Haynes says Yes!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

They are lined so no need to lube them

 

[Hoff]

Many thanks

 

[bikemad]

They are lined so no need to lube them

Iv had so many jap bikes,cars,vans & cycles with lined cables that seize up due to water ingress & corrosion,GT85 good cos its got teflon or I use chainlube very good on clutch cables makes them silky smooth,if your cables feel stiff lube them if their free & your happy dont.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Lubing the cables is a bad idea. The Teflon lining will cause them to get gummed up with dirt if you lube them and get very sticky!

Jim