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ant_mb · 07-13-2008, 03:57 PM

I'm mechaincally inclined, but am having trouble figuring out a easy way to lube the throttle cable. I pulled the clutch cable today and had it lubed in 15 minutes(start to finish). I looked at the throttle and saw what appeared to be a push pull system. Does anyone have any tips on lubing the throttle cables, or better yet pics of the process. I'm sure I can pull them out and lube them, but am hoping I can learn from others mistakes.

bmccrary · 07-13-2008, 06:13 PM

Never done it. But you have my currosity up about it now. I dont think you could go wrong by just pulling the housing apart and lubing the cables. All excess will drain out the left side of the bike just shy of Throttle bodies. You can see it in the gap between the frame and tank I believe.

-bryan

**reiobard** · 07-13-2008, 06:24 PM

how necessary is the throttle side since it is so much more enclosed?

Scott64a · 07-16-2008, 10:08 AM

RTFM...

There are two points to lube on the throttle cable; at the top, and at the bottom.
Pop off the cover where you twist it, oil it, and then go down where it comes out to the throttle body. oil it, twist the throttle a few times to work it in.

I believe you only NEED to hit the lower area since it is the only part that is exposed.

**Hellgate** · 07-16-2008, 10:43 AM

Here ya go.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...ng-cables.html (lubing cables)

I bought my cable luber a Cycle Gear for about $15.00, works GREAT! Made a very big improvement with the clutch action.

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ant_mb Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delran NJ Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 1,141 Rep Power: 20 Member #241	Cable Lubing? I'm mechaincally inclined, but am having trouble figuring out a easy way to lube the throttle cable. I pulled the clutch cable today and had it lubed in 15 minutes(start to finish). I looked at the throttle and saw what appeared to be a push pull system. Does anyone have any tips on lubing the throttle cables, or better yet pics of the process. I'm sure I can pull them out and lube them, but am hoping I can learn from others mistakes.

07-13-2008, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
bmccrary Future Engineer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 1,001 Rep Power: 17 Member #900	Re: Cable Lubing? Never done it. But you have my currosity up about it now. I dont think you could go wrong by just pulling the housing apart and lubing the cables. All excess will drain out the left side of the bike just shy of Throttle bodies. You can see it in the gap between the frame and tank I believe. -bryan __________________ Bike Adventures YouTube Channel Forsyth Motosports Online Store 2009 Mileage Contest! Rider Resume

07-13-2008, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,369 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: Cable Lubing? how necessary is the throttle side since it is so much more enclosed?

07-16-2008, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scott64a Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Bike: '07 FZ6 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 4 Member #3096	Re: Cable Lubing? RTFM... There are two points to lube on the throttle cable; at the top, and at the bottom. Pop off the cover where you twist it, oil it, and then go down where it comes out to the throttle body. oil it, twist the throttle a few times to work it in. I believe you only NEED to hit the lower area since it is the only part that is exposed. __________________ My riding resume: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/65603-post56.html

07-16-2008, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,290 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: Cable Lubing? Here ya go. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...ng-cables.html (lubing cables) I bought my cable luber a Cycle Gear for about $15.00, works GREAT! Made a very big improvement with the clutch action. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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