Lubrication - throttle and shift linkage

jal

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Along with lubricating the linkage, should the cables also be lubed with something like tri-flo.
Thanks
 

Walker

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Re: Lubrication - throttle and shift linkage

If you can get any lube inside the cable sheath go for it.
 

JUSTINTIME

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Re: Lubrication - throttle and shift linkage

try corrosion block or corrosion x

u can buy a cable lubber from motorcycle shops
 

jal

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Re: Lubrication - throttle and shift linkage

Justintime, thank you.
What is corrosin block or corrosion x and is this worth the time and effort to do?
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: Lubrication - throttle and shift linkage

I think that by the time they need lubing, it's time for new ones...
 
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