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Title: Cables and rotors help
Post by: Sheriff69 on September 04, 2012, 09:20 PM

I have read quite a few threads regarding lubeing cables when using a rotor, can someone recommend some lube to use (waits for someone to type slide & glide ;D)

Cheers

Title: Re: Cables and rotors help
Post by: Discostu on September 04, 2012, 09:33 PM

Remove the inner cables if possible. On non gyro units. And spray wd40 down the centre of the outer cable using the straw.
On gyro cables spray as much down each inner as you can get. Also spay all the joints.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Cables and rotors help
Post by: Sheriff69 on September 04, 2012, 09:39 PM

Quote from: discostu on September 04, 2012, 09:33 PM

Remove the inner cables if possible. On non gyro units. And spray wd40 down the centre of the outer cable using the straw.
On gyro cables spray as much down each inner as you can get. Also spay all the joints.  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Stu :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Cables and rotors help
Post by: not johndub71 on September 05, 2012, 10:03 PM

I pop some grease in the part of the cable where the two join to one too.

Title: Re: Cables and rotors help
Post by: midschooljon on September 05, 2012, 10:18 PM

I use white lightening chain lube on gyro cables. It is a little more sticky then WD40 so coats them better and keeps them working smooth for longer. Spray lubes work well for a day or 2 but tend to not last nearly as long. Some grease in the join "capsules" is also a good idea.

Title: Re: Cables and rotors help
Post by: Robbo on September 05, 2012, 10:29 PM

I never lube before I stick it in, never any problems!  :P  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Cables and rotors help
Post by: not johndub71 on September 06, 2012, 09:27 PM

Fnar Fnar..