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Cable lube: silicone lube vs PJ1

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by quebecois59, Feb 27, 2013.

  1. quebecois59

    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    I plan to lube both clutch and choke cables next time I'll go to my winter bike storage,. I know PJ1 is good stuff for this purpose, but I don't have any for the moment, but I have plenty of silicone lube (spray cans) that I've used for all sort of things except cable lubing.

    I know by now that I shouldn't use WD40 for that purpose but I wonder if any of you has already tried silicone lube, with or without success.

    I will use this inexpensive but handy gadget:

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    quebecois59, Feb 27, 2013
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  2. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

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    I have been using silicone for many years on cables, it has never failed me. Its much cheaper than the PJ1 products. I have one of those cable lube adapters also, they are a great investment.
     
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    that lube adapter looks interesting - where can I get one?
     
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  4. quebecois59

    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    I bought mine for roughly 7$ from MikeXS on line, who sells parts for XS650s, but I wouldn't be surprised if chacal sells them.
     
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    Altus Active Member

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    Any bike shop has them as well -- common tool.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Yep. Mine says "YAMAHA" on it. Given to me by my local dealer when I bought an SR500 back in the late '70s; and I use it to this day.
     
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  7. Kilted_to_the_Max(im)

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    Gonna have to mug you for that next time I'm in Michigan.... :D
     
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