Cable lube

[Jethro]

I think my left hand is gonna fall off! What kind of cable lube are you all using?

[teazer]

Jethro,

leaving aside the obvious responses.... I use wd40 to flush out rust and grit and debris and then use ordinary thin engine oil.

I have no idea of the history of the bike in question, but I'd pull the right side cover off and see if the cable is rusty, sticky or just bent through a tight turn. Flush the cable out and see if it frees up and lube it.

Then I'd strip and lube the lifter mechanism to see that it's free of decades old goop. I'd probably take the opportunity to clean and lube and adjust the lever and perch while I'm at it.

If all the above check out to be fine, I'd check the clutch springs, but I'm guessing the cable needs replacing and everything needs to be lubed and adjusted.

[LOUD MOUSE]

How is the routing and legnth of the cable?. ........lm

I think my left hand is gonna fall off! What kind of cable lube are you all using?

[Jethro]

Before I saw any response to my question I used some LPS 1 and blew it into the cable tube with some compressed air and it freed it right up. The bike was just sitting for about ten years and I think it was just dry. Thanks for the response.

Jethro