Do I need to lubricate the cables?
444697
I occasionally use silicone spray on wheels friction joints to ensure smooth operation... You will notice a difference...
500034
Yes, just be sure to identify each cable by color and try to not make joints, use a complete coil.
1301273
The use of this may cause issues with the seals and could also interfere with the cables.
1772827
There are several really good videos on how to install these, plus there are good written instructions in the package. First the "expander" pods go into the end of the handlebar WITHOUT LUBRICANT, separately from the levers. Use a hex wrench to tighten by turning COUNTER-clockwise to tighten. Then attach the levers. Then insert the cable housings into the levers (very easy). Then insert the cables into the housings after putting lever into a certain position (instructions included) to expose the cable hole. No lubricants are necessary but I always rub white teflon grease onto all of my cables before insertion, sparingly - probably not necessary but I do it to prevent rust. Use electrical tape to hold the cable housings in position before wrapping the handlebar tape. Check out the u-tube videos after Googling bar-end shifters.
1226827
I do. I use a little Flog Lube on my finger tips to lube the case necks. Maybe every 5 cases. It helps with the dies.
2009147
The item comes with lubricant already applied. You should not need to apply any additional lubricant.
743831
No, the cable is too lightweight. You will burn up the cables and damage the PCB.
339009
It is fantastic stuff, but the speedo cables that I take out are covered in grease. If your speedo cable needs lubed you need to take the whole thing out and grease it there is no other way.
569507
Yes, you do need to use a lubricant. I used Griot's Speed Shine liberally and it worked great.
1477897
NO. At least the one I bought from SpeedPuzzles wasn't lubed. It was also a little dusty but in otherwise perfect condition.
1295689
So far I have not had to lube, just keep the tracks clean and free of dirt. I don't know if you have lube.
801321
Yes, the cables on my machine are real good....... Ever so often you will have to un twist it due to certain exercises but other than that I have really enjoyed my machine
1894911
No - the instructions clearly state that the cable should not be placed in water! To clean the probe, just wipe off the tip with a cloth or napkin. Don't let the cable get wet. I have owned one for years, and it has always worked fine until recently. I had to replace the cable.
350806
They are recommended that you run them down the inside of the downspout. Either run them down in a single run or loop them without the cables touching on another. Search it on the internet for descript instructions.
1065908
Yes you should as I believe those would be the ball bearings that are used to smoothly move the cable pulleys up and down when weight is on them. Sounds to me that the tracks that hold the ball bearings are compromised and you should not use it.
669754
Hi - we did buy this item -as far as I can remember no cables - which didn't end up being an issue since we returned it as it was very loud/noisy (a "whirring noise" when disc in it).
428522
I wipe it down well and let it dry. Sometimes I even use an air compressor blow gun to dry iot off and more effective cleaning. There are lots of different chain lubes out there. I use Dumonde Lube. It's greasy, not dry but not a problem for me as I clean my chain every week. (I ride 100 miles a week)