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[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Jer

Great idea.

Less mess = awesome.



Can I just use PAM?


joke.

Yes but not on the chain. lol. Years ago we would spray Pam on the engine and cases of dirt bikes so mud and dirt would wash off much easier after the ride. Chains are happier with Du Pont.

[Jer]

and not on the brakes right?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Some of us use Dupont Teflon spray lube for the chain, A lot less messy than oil and we think it stays cleaner.

I really like that stuff (or similar) for cables and pivots. Maybe I should consider it for the chain too. Does it come in small, portable cans? I haven't seen any recently.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Jer

Can I just use PAM?

You probably should ask her first.
Probably depends on WHAT you want to user her for !!! :shocked:

:crackup

[Jer]

Can anyone point me to info on lubing cables?

And what pivots are?

[mrlmd1]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

I really like that stuff (or similar) for cables and pivots. Maybe I should consider it for the chain too. Does it come in small, portable cans? I haven't seen any recently.

What do you mean by small portable cans? It comes in an 11 oz. blue spray can, a little over 7 in. tall (regular size spray can).

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

What do you mean by small portable cans? It comes in an 11 oz. blue spray can, a little over 7 in. tall (regular size spray can).

Something that won't take up so much space in a saddlebag.
I still have some Dura Lube in an 8 oz. non-pressurized pump can.....but it is about 20 years old and I probably should throw it away.
I take 4 oz of 90W with me in a plastic squeeze bottle from the hobby store (in a zip lock bag).

[adrianinflorida]

Originally Posted by Jer

Can anyone point me to info on lubing cables?

And what pivots are?

Here's a link to a pretty good how to:
http://www.raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc8.html

The pivots are the piunst that allow the hand controls to, well, pivot, sort of like a hinge pin.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Jer

Can anyone point me to info on lubing cables?

And what pivots are?

You find the TOP end of the cable, put a drop or two of lube on the center cable where it enters the sheath, operate it a time or two and let gravity do the rest. May want to repeat a few times for max. benefit. P.S. WD40 is NOT a good cable lube because it is mostly solvents and gets sticky after it dries.

Pivots are the point where a lever or brake pedal or shifter lever attaches to the body of the bike. The point it rotates around needs a little lube from time to time. Also where the shifter shaft goes into the transmission case.

Almost everything that moves needs lube of some kind........but ***NOT*** the brakes.

[Jer]

Great, thanks for the help!