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madmanmaigret · 02-04-2008, 08:48 AM

saw an old thread about it from Mikebike and didn't want to revive it.

I have to leave my bike outside and I live less than a mile away from the beach so i am concerned for the parts of my bike that require lubrication.
I bough this....Cycle Gear - MOTOBOSS Cable Luber: Cable Luber
and some lube...it came as a kit. works good. just unhook one end of the cable and put the thing on and spray until you see lube come out the other end of the cable. clutch felt great afterwards and much smoother.

**Hellgate** · 02-04-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

saw an old thread about it from Mikebike and didn't want to revive it.

I have to leave my bike outside and I live less than a mile away from the beach so i am concerned for the parts of my bike that require lubrication.
I bough this....Cycle Gear - MOTOBOSS Cable Luber: Cable Luber
and some lube...it came as a kit. works good. just unhook one end of the cable and put the thing on and spray until you see lube come out the other end of the cable. clutch felt great afterwards and much smoother.

That is too cool! Inexpensive too. What kind of lube are you using Doc, I see it comes with some, it is like a Triflow?

madmanmaigret · 02-04-2008, 12:18 PM

That pic is not the exact brand name that i got but same concept. Mine came with lube that i cannot think of the name of it is in a green and yellow can. also the luber that i got has two thumb screws so it seems to me will have a better seal.

Note: if you do this cover the luber with a rag, it shoots out in all directions!

**reiobard** · 02-04-2008, 02:04 PM

definitely keep up on the lubing of cables, it will make them last a long time and if you don;t the clutch and such will get stiffer and stiffer until it starts breaking, then you are screwed

madmanmaigret · 02-04-2008, 02:06 PM

I know my old CL350's rear brake was totally seized when i got it. I never fixed it either.

Boneman · 02-04-2008, 02:38 PM

I use Graphite Lock Lube for my cables. It's dark grey and messy, but works well and dosen't break down nor is it effected by tempature. I use it on my ignition too.

**Hellgate** · 02-04-2008, 06:23 PM

Hey Doc - This thing is awesome! I picked one up at CG on the way home, took all of 5 mikes and the difference is night and day! I also adjusted the clutch and throttle cables, much less slop. Thanks again.

poorwboy · 02-04-2008, 06:54 PM

Thats pretty neat. I use bicycle lube, It is as thin as water And not messy.

madmanmaigret · 02-06-2008, 08:58 AM

I found a link to the exact brand i got....its called cable life
Cable Luber Kit - Maintenance Online at MotoSport

madmanmaigret · 02-06-2008, 08:59 AM

also for the cables look at the opposite end and you should see it start to come out then you know you have used enough!

02-04-2008, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	lubing cables saw an old thread about it from Mikebike and didn't want to revive it. I have to leave my bike outside and I live less than a mile away from the beach so i am concerned for the parts of my bike that require lubrication. I bough this....Cycle Gear - MOTOBOSS Cable Luber: Cable Luber and some lube...it came as a kit. works good. just unhook one end of the cable and put the thing on and spray until you see lube come out the other end of the cable. clutch felt great afterwards and much smoother.

02-04-2008, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	I know my old CL350's rear brake was totally seized when i got it. I never fixed it either. __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

02-04-2008, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	I use Graphite Lock Lube for my cables. It's dark grey and messy, but works well and dosen't break down nor is it effected by tempature. I use it on my ignition too. __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site

02-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,306 Rep Power: 59 Member #1191	Hey Doc - This thing is awesome! I picked one up at CG on the way home, took all of 5 mikes and the difference is night and day! I also adjusted the clutch and throttle cables, much less slop. Thanks again. __________________ 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

02-04-2008, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
poorwboy Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redlands ca Bike: 2006 CBR1000RR Posts: 716 Rep Power: 14 Member #224	Thats pretty neat. I use bicycle lube, It is as thin as water And not messy. __________________ Bikes and airplanes is all I see.

02-04-2008, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	That pic is not the exact brand name that i got but same concept. Mine came with lube that i cannot think of the name of it is in a green and yellow can. also the luber that i got has two thumb screws so it seems to me will have a better seal. Note: if you do this cover the luber with a rag, it shoots out in all directions!

02-04-2008, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	definitely keep up on the lubing of cables, it will make them last a long time and if you don;t the clutch and such will get stiffer and stiffer until it starts breaking, then you are screwed

02-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	I found a link to the exact brand i got....its called cable life Cable Luber Kit - Maintenance Online at MotoSport __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

02-06-2008, 08:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	also for the cables look at the opposite end and you should see it start to come out then you know you have used enough! __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

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