05-04-2020, 10:29 AM
(05-04-2020, 05:01 AM)bioman_imp Wrote:(05-03-2020, 09:07 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: I have not used lubricated the cables yet on my CB 1100's but on other bikes I opened the top and with a VERY small needle on a syringe injected a lubricant like WD 40.
I read in an other forum that WD40 may not be a good choice as any mineral oil will cause the nylon inners in the cables to swell and grab. WD40 is more a solvent (WD stands for 'Water Displacement') than a lubricant.
Better use (any) dedicated cable lube.
I read in an other forum that WD40 may not be a good choice as any mineral oil will cause the nylon inners in the cables to swell and grab. WD40 is more a solvent (WD stands for 'Water Displacement') than a lubricant.
Better use (any) dedicated cable lube. That is the reason that I have not used WD 40 on my CB 1100's , I was talking about earlier bikes !