What lube should a use for the choke slide?

agentbad · July 8th, 2015, 09:20 AM

My choke slide mechanism is sticking sometimes in the mornings which I am sure makes my neighbors very happy. What lube would you recommend?

Flying · July 8th, 2015, 09:44 AM

Whatever you use to lube the cables. The choke is cable operated as well.

spooph · July 8th, 2015, 10:00 AM

WD-40, spray lithium lube, even thin all-purpose oil would be best... However, if it's binding, it's not just about lubing, it's also about cleaning. There is gunk in there... Get yourself a cable lubricator and hose down the inside with WD-40 and compressed air... then lubricate.

and get to the other end on the carbs to catch the extra fluid on the other side, otherwise you'll create a mess around your carbs, and nobody likes a dirty carb.

ducatiman · July 9th, 2015, 05:08 PM

You've got a few areas to evaluate and consider...the handlebar lever mechanism, the cable, the choke bar on the carbs (which slides on plastic washers and utilizes a return spring) and the actual brass plungers (enrichener slides, if you will)

what lube and corrective action depend on the specific area causing the problem.

Leave the handlebar mechanism dry
cable lube (obvious)
white lithium grease on the plastic washers
clean and polish the brass plungers

cadd · July 9th, 2015, 07:00 PM

Anyone used Triflow before? I use this religiously on my bicycles. Never had a rusted brake or derailleur cable. I used to commute via bicycle. Keeping the bikes in tip top operating order was a top priority.

Wondering if anyone use Triflow for motorcycle cables.

ducatiman · July 9th, 2015, 07:21 PM

^ been around in MC shops for years, sold it in the mid-70's when working at a dealer. Customers loved it, contains teflon, worked good in many applications. Became repeat customers.

alex.s · July 9th, 2015, 08:03 PM

i prefer to use KY when i'm choking someone. the warming stuff is good too.

xXecuterXx2 · July 9th, 2015, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i prefer to use KY when i'm choking someone. the warming stuff is good too.

Yup, thats enough internet for today

agentbad · July 13th, 2015, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatiman

You've got a few areas to evaluate and consider...the handlebar lever mechanism, the cable, the choke bar on the carbs (which slides on plastic washers and utilizes a return spring) and the actual brass plungers (enrichener slides, if you will)

what lube and corrective action depend on the specific area causing the problem.

Leave the handlebar mechanism dry
cable lube (obvious)
white lithium grease on the plastic washers
clean and polish the brass plungers

It's definitely on the carb itself because I remember it being a little stiff when swapping them. WD40 worked for a bit but I'll try the lithium grease. I tried to loosen the slide screws a bit but they are really on there and don't want to strip them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i prefer to use KY when i'm choking someone. the warming stuff is good too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTyY...youtu.be&t=119

July 8th, 2015, 09:20 AM	#1
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spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	WD-40, spray lithium lube, even thin all-purpose oil would be best... However, if it's binding, it's not just about lubing, it's also about cleaning. There is gunk in there... Get yourself a cable lubricator and hose down the inside with WD-40 and compressed air... then lubricate. and get to the other end on the carbs to catch the extra fluid on the other side, otherwise you'll create a mess around your carbs, and nobody likes a dirty carb. __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

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ducatiman ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Gordon Location: new york Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17	You've got a few areas to evaluate and consider...the handlebar lever mechanism, the cable, the choke bar on the carbs (which slides on plastic washers and utilizes a return spring) and the actual brass plungers (enrichener slides, if you will) what lube and corrective action depend on the specific area causing the problem. Leave the handlebar mechanism dry cable lube (obvious) white lithium grease on the plastic washers clean and polish the brass plungers
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July 9th, 2015, 07:00 PM	#5
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Anyone used Triflow before? I use this religiously on my bicycles. Never had a rusted brake or derailleur cable. I used to commute via bicycle. Keeping the bikes in tip top operating order was a top priority. Wondering if anyone use Triflow for motorcycle cables. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.
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July 9th, 2015, 07:21 PM	#6
ducatiman ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Gordon Location: new york Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17	^ been around in MC shops for years, sold it in the mid-70's when working at a dealer. Customers loved it, contains teflon, worked good in many applications. Became repeat customers.
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July 8th, 2015, 09:44 AM	#2
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	Whatever you use to lube the cables. The choke is cable operated as well.

July 9th, 2015, 08:03 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i prefer to use KY when i'm choking someone. the warming stuff is good too. __________________________________________________
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