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RRIXX
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Trying to Lubricate Clutch Cable

Post by RRIXX » Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:26 pm

I would like to lubricate the clutch cable on my 305 Dream. Can anyone tell me how to remove the cable from the right side engine case?

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Post by Seadog » Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:16 pm

See this forum topic, it should show you what you need.

http://www.honda305.com/forums/post66529.html

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Post by RRIXX » Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:15 pm

Seadog wrote:See this forum topic, it should show you what you need.

http://www.honda305.com/forums/post66529.html
Thanks Seadog, that helped immensely.

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Post by Tim Allman » Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:55 am

Unless you want to do something with the bottom end of the cable, you need only remove the cable from the lever and inject some lubricant into the gap between the inner and outer parts with a syringe. I leave the cable unattached, pointing up for about five or ten minutes to let the lube drain down and then reattach the cable.

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Post by RRIXX » Fri Sep 23, 2016 12:56 pm

Tim Allman wrote:Unless you want to do something with the bottom end of the cable, you need only remove the cable from the lever and inject some lubricant into the gap between the inner and outer parts with a syringe. I leave the cable unattached, pointing up for about five or ten minutes to let the lube drain down and then reattach the cable.
Tim, I did as you suggested and it worked great. I removed the peep hole cover and using a cable lubricator and lubricant I was able to do it without removing the bottom end. I could see my lubricant coming out of the end of the cable through the peep hole.

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Post by Tim Allman » Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:36 pm

Great!

My problem is to remember to do it again before the cable gets stiff. Cables will last much longer if you don't let them get dry.

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