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clutch cable : oem vs ebay

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by rd337, Oct 5, 2014.

  1. rd337

    rd337 Member

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    Is there any difference between oem and ebay clutch cables?

    I have to clean/oil mine regularly or it becomes stiff. When my cable snapped last year, I ordered one off of ebay and didn't think much of it.

    Am I the only one having to oil their cables? or do oem cables require some tlc as well?
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    You should have ordered from XJ4Ever.

    All cables require periodic maintenance, and it is strongly suggested to lubricate all new cables, even the Teflon coated ones.
     
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  3. rd337

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    so the ones from xj4ever are teflon coated? I rode my cbr929rr for a year without ever having to lube the clutch cable and it's always silky smooth...
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    but if you don't lube it, it won't ALWAYS be silky smooth........
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    some cables have a plastic liner, depending on what plastic and what lube you use, the plastic can swell and/or get soft.
    yes there is a difference.
    show the lever pivot bolt some love too
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Proper cable routing matters too.
     
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    My cable is routed as best as can be. Pivot bolt has nice molybdenum grease.
    Is it known that a oem cable from a yamaha dealer is the best cable by far and has good enough of a liner to require minimal attention? or is it just a bit better but still lube once a month kinda thing?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The clutch cable shouldn't need to be lubed but once a year.
     
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    I guess I have been very lucky so far......I have never lubed my cables in 32+ years......they seem rather smooth to me.......& they are routed properly......time to get the lube out I guess......
     
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