Posted by Jujitsu Lizard on April 12, 2009, 5:41 pm
Decided to lube my clutch cable today. Had some spray cable lubricant and
one of those devices that clamps on the end of the cable so you can get the
lubricant down in the sheath.
http://www.protectall.com/cablelif2.htm
Totally useless device. Some of the spray came out the cable end, despite
the fact that I had it properly attached.
Instead, I wrapped the sheath in packaging tape to form a "cup" extending
from the sheath, sprayed the stuff in there until it pooled with nowhere to
go but in the sheath, and worked the cable in and out to get the liquid to
go in. I had the cable saturated and oozing at the transmission end within
2 minutes.
There really has to be a better way. I'm thinking something similar with a
syringe. Or else an attachment that is essentially a flat needle that will
fit in between the cable and the sheath.
The Lizard
Posted by Mark Olson on April 12, 2009, 5:49 pm
Jujitsu Lizard wrote:
> Decided to lube my clutch cable today. Had some spray cable lubricant
> and one of those devices that clamps on the end of the cable so you can
> get the lubricant down in the sheath.
>
> http://www.protectall.com/cablelif2.htm
>
> Totally useless device. Some of the spray came out the cable end,
> despite the fact that I had it properly attached.
>
> Instead, I wrapped the sheath in packaging tape to form a "cup"
> extending from the sheath, sprayed the stuff in there until it pooled
> with nowhere to go but in the sheath, and worked the cable in and out to
> get the liquid to go in. I had the cable saturated and oozing at the
> transmission end within 2 minutes.
>
> There really has to be a better way. I'm thinking something similar
> with a syringe. Or else an attachment that is essentially a flat needle
> that will fit in between the cable and the sheath.
Just tape a baggie over one end of the cable, hang it up,
fill the baggie with oil and let it drip through.
Posted by Schiffner on April 12, 2009, 5:55 pm
If you can't get one of those to work DO NOT even attempt to service
your rear swing arm bearing as you are not skilled enough to do the
job. They are STONE simple to use and yes there will be spooge that
runs out at the application site.
Sheesh it's as simple as using a hammer...wtf.
--
Keith
Posted by Jujitsu Lizard on April 12, 2009, 6:16 pm
>If you can't get one of those to work DO NOT even attempt to service
>your rear swing arm bearing as you are not skilled enough to do the
>job. They are STONE simple to use and yes there will be spooge that
>runs out at the application site.
>Sheesh it's as simple as using a hammer...wtf.
I appreciate your candid feedback about your assessment of my skill level.
Thanks for offering your opinion.
However, I think if you examine human society at large, you'll find that
people very often fail at repair tasks due to lack of skill. I don't
immediately see a reason why your assessment of a low probability of success
on my part should stop me from undertaking the cited repair project.
In order for you to have any standing in this matter, you would have to be
affected in some way by my projected failure. I don't believe you are.
Again, thanks for your opinion.
You are a genuine ray of sunshine and encouragement!
The Lizard
Posted by Schiffner on April 13, 2009, 1:30 am
> >If you can't get one of those to work DO NOT even attempt to service
> >your rear swing arm bearing as you are not skilled enough to do the
> >job. They are STONE simple to use and yes there will be spooge that
> >runs out at the application site.
> >Sheesh it's as simple as using a hammer...wtf.
> I appreciate your candid feedback about your assessment of my skill level.
huh? Dude I was commenting on your over obsessing.
> Thanks for offering your opinion.
ooo, sarcasm. But never the less your welcome.
> However, I think if you examine human society at large, you'll find that
> people very often fail at repair tasks due to lack of skill. I don't
> immediately see a reason why your assessment of a low probability of success
> on my part should stop me from undertaking the cited repair project.
Really? You got the oil through right? Then you complained about the
tool Well news flash I cussed mine the first few times I used it. lol
the easier a tool is to use the more trouble I seem to have with it.
> In order for you to have any standing in this matter, you would have to be
> affected in some way by my projected failure. I don't believe you are.
Really? Gee I've NEVER had a clutch failure or throttle cable failure
due to poor maiintince by a previous owner...nope not me, it never
happened. Your feared failure does concern me as I would hate for a
failure to either leave you stranded OR worse. I wouldn't want any of
that to happen.
> Again, thanks for your opinion.
> You are a genuine ray of sunshine and encouragement!
Bullshit! I'm a opinionated asshole and frankly I can't imagine anbody
considering me a ray of sunshine and encouragement even if they were
being sarcastic. The only plus thing is I have no illusions about
me...you apparently have some about me and that's cool. I'm guilty of
that also. About pretty much everyone.
p.s. I'm not mechaniclly inclined, but I do read the manual as I go
along.
p.p.s. I also build tools if I don't have what I need...or adapt.
--
Keith
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> and one of those devices that clamps on the end of the cable so you can
> get the lubricant down in the sheath.
>
> http://www.protectall.com/cablelif2.htm
>
> Totally useless device. Some of the spray came out the cable end,
> despite the fact that I had it properly attached.
>
> Instead, I wrapped the sheath in packaging tape to form a "cup"
> extending from the sheath, sprayed the stuff in there until it pooled
> with nowhere to go but in the sheath, and worked the cable in and out to
> get the liquid to go in. I had the cable saturated and oozing at the
> transmission end within 2 minutes.
>
> There really has to be a better way. I'm thinking something similar
> with a syringe. Or else an attachment that is essentially a flat needle
> that will fit in between the cable and the sheath.