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> Lube the clutch and accelerator cables in the center tunnel?, Lube question 2:
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post Apr 28 2006, 02:43 PM
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Lube the cables as they are installed in the center tunnel or leave them dry? Lube them inside the cable jacketing at the rear part of the cable? They are under friction and I would think they would work smoother and last longer if greased up.

Whats the wisdom? There are never any installation instructions for these cables or the bushings.
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post Apr 28 2006, 03:25 PM
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Dirt is your enemy. When the dirt is trapped on the cable it will accelerate wear on the cable. In a perfect world (where we don't live), it would make sense to lubricate friction surfaces.

I do not lubricate cables.

You may contact the cable manufacturers and get their opinion/official response to your question.




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Jeff Bowlsby   Lube the clutch and accelerator cables in the center tunnel?   Apr 28 2006, 02:43 PM
john rogers   I've tried both ways and even went so far as t...   Apr 28 2006, 02:52 PM
JOHNMAN   :agree: Dirt is your enemy. When the dirt is tr...   Apr 28 2006, 03:25 PM
Aaron Cox   terry cables are dry lubed... and are not meant to...   Apr 28 2006, 03:26 PM
Jeff Bowlsby   I have emailed Terry cables, no response yet, but...   May 1 2006, 01:34 PM
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