Reddit reviews Motion Pro 08-0182 Cable Luber

I'm all about being a cheapskate/ingenuity, but just in case anyone else isn't -https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0182-Cable-Luber/dp/B0012TYX9W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537939646&sr=8-3&keywords=motorcycle+cable+lube+tool

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https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0182-Cable-Luber/dp/B0012TYX9W

This tool clamps around the cable end, and has a small hole in the side that allows you to stab the straw from a can of spray-lube into it. The rubber seals around the cable, and forces the aerosol lube into the cable sheath.

If you suspect water, I would take the choke cable off of the control, clamp up the lube tool, and start by shooting WD-40 into the sheath. WD-40 is not a lube, but it does displace water. (That's what WD stands for, after all.)

As you are injecting WD-40, move the choke cable in and out, until you see lube coming out the bottom of the cable sheath.

Wiggle it in and out a bunch more until WD40 stops dripping out the bottom, and then shoot actual cable lube into the sheath.

Next, do the same thing to your throttle cables, clutch cable, etc, although you may be able to skip the WD40 step.

If you don't lube your cables, they will break when you are 100 miles from home, in the rain.

Petcocks CAN be rebuilt without an issue, but depending on the price of a new petcock, entertain the idea. They can be a hassle.

Clean the carburetor and install an inline fuel filter if possible. Use non-ethanol gas whenever possible.

Definitely buy a manual for the valve adjustment, you've got shims instead of a locking nut on that bike.

Brake fluid absorbs 1-2% of water annually; do a flush and the brakes will have a notable difference.

Check the gas tank for rust, I've found white vinegar does wonders. BUT if you let it sit too long it'll eat petcocks. Try to remove the petcock just in case. Let it sit for 24/48 hrs while sloshing it every few hours. Empty, rinse with water, use WD-40 to displace water (OR use Heat), and fill with gas to prevent flash rust.

Buy a cable luber

Track down a local shop for a carburetor synchronizer to make sure both carbs are pulling equal vacuum.

I've found Rotella works great with older bikes. Had my '82 Yamaha Maxim 750 & '77 Suzuki GS550 running great and the clutch up to par.

This Motion Pro 08-0182 Cable Lubber [sic] is what you want. You can buy them at most bike shops. Before lubing the cable, make sure it is routed correctly and not binding on something, if you have taken the tank off or done some work to the bike. Also, it's a good idea to consult your owner's manual to see what lubricant Harley recommends. Some cables are lined with plastic that is not compatible with all lubricants.

I uses chain oil for the clutch cable and wd40 for the throttle cables. I apply with one of these http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0182-Cable-Lubber/dp/B0012TYX9W you can probably find a you tube on how to use this tool. If you want to lube the throttle tube I use a thin spread of bel Ray grease.

chain wax is not recommended, neither is WD40. Beyond that though you can get specific stuff for the job, or just some generic teflon/lithium/silicon lubricant will do the job.

I ended up getting the Motion Pro Tool and Lube

For speedo, maybe get a trail tech kit. That dangle thingy is want spins your speedometer.

You dont need to change anything to use LED signals as long as you got voltage. Only recommend to install resisters to stop the fast flashing. Fast flashing will wear out the relay faster.

Get that steering neck checked out. If the bearings are done for, good chance seals are out too and years of water contamination sitting in the neck is asking for it to snap.

For brake cable, you might be able to get away with forcing lube into the sleeve. Get one of these:
Motion Pro 08-0182 Cable Luber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012TYX9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UbxWDbSMHQG1A

The loose jet could of been improperly torqued and vibration spit it out or the threads are worn. Id would double check the threads

No worries.

And you're right in that cables can also be lubricated, there are devices created expressly to lubricate cables.

https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0182-Cable-Luber/dp/B0012TYX9W for example.

But if it's rusted and covered in gunk, it's done and it's time to pick up a new one. Normal OEM ones should be well under $50.

Also, old cables will have stretched and the more you use them, the more prone to snapping they are. Same goes for clutch cables.

So replace them on a schedule and thus your chances of avoiding a snapped cable when it's highly inconvenient goes down.

You can use a tool like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0182-Cable-Luber/dp/B0012TYX9W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1463521383&sr=8-4&keywords=clutch+tool+lubricant

with cable lube or WD40(i don't like it).

There is ton of video on youtube to help you.

Brand new cable are already lubrified from assembly but meh.

This tool works great. But why not just get a new cable?

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The tool is about $9. https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0182-Cable-Luber/dp/B0012TYX9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484485994&sr=8-1&keywords=cable+luber

Personally, I'd replace the cable(s).