How does one lubricate cables?

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:32 pm

I haven't done it yet on scooters, but there are two ways. Poor man's approach: remove the cable from its housing, smear it with grease, and stuff it back in. The rich man buys a cable lubricator tool, like so: http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,2 ... MgodMBgAIA or http://www.amazon.com/Tusk-Cable-Lube-Kit/dp/B0039O2OAI

Icecreamman · Post by **Icecreamman** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:03 pm

$10 on eBay without the can

Almost seems like it be worth it if you could do em on the bike

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:53 pm

As I mentioned, I haven't yet done this on the Buddy's rear brake or throttle cables, but on some old Hondas and on past bicycles, the core could be pulled out without removing the housing from the bike. This obviously can't be done on a double-ball-ended cable, but on older designs with pinch bolts, it works, as long as the stranded end isn't too shredded.

Using a lube tool will probably work on most bikes without pulling the whole housing off the bike, as you really only need to get to one end to do the job.