Graphite Oil

[UNCLE JESSE]

Just wondered how many people have used graphite Oil on their throttle cable and clutch cable. I used to mix graphite and 3M machine Oil together to do my cables I wondered if there is anything better or should I just stick with what works

 

[xhdskip]

I just use graphite, not oil.
it's a powder that is ultra fine and seems to work well.

 

[Gothlander]

As far as I know you shouldn't use oil in plastic lined cables. The oil can melt the plastic.

 

[UNCLE JESSE]

Well that's a new one on me did not know the Oil would melt the plastic the Harley shop up here by me the oil & graphite mix is standard procedure that has got my curiosity up if there is a difference in cables that's why I like this site you're always learning something

 

[Gothlander]

Not all plastics are the same some will melt some don't. The other thing is that the oil will attract gunk and eventually bind up. This is why they don't use oil in locks they only use graphite powder. The older style cables had steel liners and oil is ok for use in them.

 

[Dennsell]

I us a silicone spray with the supplied tube fitted into the nozzle for pinpoint delivery seems to work OK..probably works similar to graphite

 

[xhdskip]

Well that's a new one on me did not know the Oil would melt the plastic the Harley shop up here by me the oil & graphite mix is standard procedure that has got my curiosity up if there is a difference in cables that's why I like this site you're always learning something

Therein lies the problem my friend...
harley mentality is "different" shall we say.
They think whatever worked in 1930 is good enough.

 

[scot in exile]

50000 plus a lot more miles and the cables are as they left the factory floor.

 

[STRIPES]

My dad told me to never use graphite and oil together. One or the other. Together they can cause problems gunking up.

 

[Gothlander]

I don't think you need anything with new style cables because they use nylon inserts.