...but what's your take on WD-40 as a clutch/throttle cable lubricant vs. silicone-based lubes?
Is it a matter of preference or can WD-40 do nasty evil things to the rubber sleevings? Thanks.
They make a graphite cable lubrication kit available at most bike equipment/supply sources that works GREAT!
WD-40 is not much of a lubricate.
WD-40 is great for running water away from things that need to be water and corrosion free (its original design intent). I also use it as a solvent/cleaner from time to time. I would never use it as a lubricant for anything more critical than a squeaky door hinge.
Curtis
Correct Curtis, running water away is what it was for. Used to use WD-40 in distributor caps to displace the water and it's a great road Tar cleaner on the panels of your car. Like you, I use it on hinges and the like or about anything else but do know it's limitations.
It's got a few more uses :D
http://wd40.com/pdfs/WD-40_2000UsesList.pdf
I did not see lubricating motorcycle control cables on this list... :-)
Quote from: lragan on March 15, 2008, 03:40:51 PM
I did not see lubricating motorcycle control cables on this list... :-)
No, but they put lubricating motorcycle chains on the list twice to make up for it! LOL
Curtis
Hey Lawrence have you put any miles on that Mustang seat yet? Time to update the sig pic. :mrgreen:
Quote from: Slydynbye on March 15, 2008, 10:06:04 PM
Hey Lawrence have you put any miles on that Mustang seat yet? Time to update the sig pic. :mrgreen:
Put in a few hours Thursday, in fact. Took a while to get the Cycle-istic risers ordered, installed, and everything adjusted just so, but I can now ride as far as the tank will take me without my butt aching.
The picture in a HDR photo taken with multiple images and a tripod. I will set up and get a new one soon...
Thanks, Jeff, for your help on this.
I know someone that inadvertently used WD40 instead of "PAM" before making some muffins for a school bake sale...Works great for making sure your smoke detector is functional. I bet thats not listed on the website either.
Dry graphite? I've been looking specifically for that since this post. Found all sorts of cable lubers and aerosal lube, etc...Quote from: Greg Cothern on March 14, 2008, 11:04:43 PM
They make a graphite cable lubrication kit available at most bike equipment/supply sources that works GREAT!
Ask for it at auto parts store or hardward stores they will have it comes in a squeeze tube.