Importance of Cable Lubing - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

MarinaFazer · 10-29-2008, 11:07 AM

At a recent Ride Night, a fellow rider complained of a stiff clutch lever. I pulled on it, and MAN, it WAS tough! So I pulled on mine...not bad I thought.

Then I was in OTD Cyclesports and was harassing a 2009 R6 and noticed the clutch lever....crisp, and like liquid. WTF...why isn't mine like that???

So after searching forever for the cable lube tool and cable lube, I was able to perform this simple maintenance procedure last night. Took all of 15 minutes to get the wire exposed, fit the tool on, spray the lube (while wrapped in the towel...thanks guys for that advice that saved me a MESS), and put it back together after cleaning off dirt/grime buildup as well.

The difference??? NIGHT AND DAY. It's like brand new. So lube your cables...it's quick, and your hands will thank you.

I had felt no problem with my lever because I was used to it slowly going stiff, but BOY is it NICE now. Faster, crisper shifting and response.

If you don't:

stiff levers (harder to pull in clutch and it's slower to rebound too!)
frayed cables (if they fray in the rubber tubes...you're screwed)

If you do:

crisp, fast, easy shifting
extended cable life
opportunity to work on your bike and drink beer
less effort to pull in clutch

Anybody have anything to add? Please do!

04fizzer · 10-29-2008, 11:40 AM

Does the R6 have a hydraulic clutch?

oldtimer · 10-29-2008, 11:42 AM

What's a cable lubing tool?

MarinaFazer · 10-29-2008, 11:45 AM

This

Protect All Cable Life

which happens to be the brand I bought too! The tool and lube was $24 at the dealer since I didn't want to wait to order online and needed it done by Friday.

http://www.protectall.com/images/cableman.jpg

**JohnP** · 10-29-2008, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the info! Just a couple of questions to help me decide when I need to do this myself.

How many years and miles do you have on your FZ? Is it stored indoors our out? And how much riding do you do in the rain?

Thanks again,

John

MarinaFazer · 10-29-2008, 01:07 PM

I have 10,000 miles on my bike. I bought it this year as a 2006 brand new (around spring-time-ish) It is stored under a covered driveway of my house. I hope to store it in the garage if the landlady cleans her crap out.

The dealer I bought the stuff from said he lubes once a month...seems overkill though.

Denver_FZ6 · 10-29-2008, 05:31 PM

Do the throttle cables too?

MarinaFazer · 10-29-2008, 05:45 PM

Yes, do the throttle cable too. I didn't have time last night, but I might do it tonight...I think that one might be a little more involved.

"Service manual...you my only friend" LOL

10-29-2008, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Importance of Cable Lubing At a recent Ride Night, a fellow rider complained of a stiff clutch lever. I pulled on it, and MAN, it WAS tough! So I pulled on mine...not bad I thought. Then I was in OTD Cyclesports and was harassing a 2009 R6 and noticed the clutch lever....crisp, and like liquid. WTF...why isn't mine like that??? So after searching forever for the cable lube tool and cable lube, I was able to perform this simple maintenance procedure last night. Took all of 15 minutes to get the wire exposed, fit the tool on, spray the lube (while wrapped in the towel...thanks guys for that advice that saved me a MESS), and put it back together after cleaning off dirt/grime buildup as well. The difference??? NIGHT AND DAY. It's like brand new. So lube your cables...it's quick, and your hands will thank you. I had felt no problem with my lever because I was used to it slowly going stiff, but BOY is it NICE now. Faster, crisper shifting and response. If you don't: stiff levers (harder to pull in clutch and it's slower to rebound too!) frayed cables (if they fray in the rubber tubes...you're screwed) If you do: crisp, fast, easy shifting extended cable life opportunity to work on your bike and drink beer less effort to pull in clutch Anybody have anything to add? Please do!

10-29-2008, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
04fizzer Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fairport, NY Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 209 Rep Power: 4 Member #4946	Re: Importance of Cable Lubing Does the R6 have a hydraulic clutch?

10-29-2008, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
oldtimer Oh Noes!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Bike: RAVEN FZ6 Posts: 98 Rep Power: 2 Member #4030	Re: Importance of Cable Lubing What's a cable lubing tool? __________________ I wanted a motorcycle, and I got me an FZ6!

10-29-2008, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: Importance of Cable Lubing This Protect All Cable Life which happens to be the brand I bought too! The tool and lube was $24 at the dealer since I didn't want to wait to order online and needed it done by Friday. http://www.protectall.com/images/cableman.jpg

10-29-2008, 12:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnP 3rd Photo Contest Winner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Bike: '08 Cobalt Blue FZ6 Posts: 160 Rep Power: 5 Member #2658	Re: Importance of Cable Lubing Thanks for the info! Just a couple of questions to help me decide when I need to do this myself. How many years and miles do you have on your FZ? Is it stored indoors our out? And how much riding do you do in the rain? Thanks again, John __________________ 02 Black Nekid SV650 sold to get a 02 Illusion Blue GL1800 sold to get a 08 Cobalt Blue FZ6

10-29-2008, 01:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: Importance of Cable Lubing I have 10,000 miles on my bike. I bought it this year as a 2006 brand new (around spring-time-ish) It is stored under a covered driveway of my house. I hope to store it in the garage if the landlady cleans her crap out. The dealer I bought the stuff from said he lubes once a month...seems overkill though.

10-29-2008, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Denver_FZ6 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denver, Co. USA Bike: 07 FZ6 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 4 Member #2483	Re: Importance of Cable Lubing Do the throttle cables too?

10-29-2008, 05:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: Importance of Cable Lubing Yes, do the throttle cable too. I didn't have time last night, but I might do it tonight...I think that one might be a little more involved. "Service manual...you my only friend" LOL

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