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Offline Johnny4428

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Plastic throttle tube.
« on: December 21, 2021, 11:45:13 AM »
Quick question! Lube or no lube? Maybe a little on the cable end but not on the bars? I’ve not had any bother in the past but just wondered about the correct or recommended application.
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Offline taysidedragon

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Re: Plastic throttle tube.
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2021, 12:13:11 PM »
I've always put a smear of light oil on the bar, not sure if it's necessary, but never caused a problem.
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Offline Oddjob

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Re: Plastic throttle tube.
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2021, 01:06:04 PM »
Always lube the bars myself. Usually silicon grease or oil.
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Re: Plastic throttle tube.
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2021, 06:18:58 PM »
I used Silicone Spray lubricant after thorough cleaning.

I use silicone spray instead of grease on my garage door mechanism as it does seem to attract the dirt & clog like normal oils & grease.
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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: Plastic throttle tube.
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2021, 10:50:44 PM »
Thanks guys, I have fitted using silicon spray on bar and lithium grease on cable end of tube.
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1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
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