Lubing motorcycle throttle cable ('08 Kawasaki ZX6R by example)

[@HypermaxZ]

As a zx6r owner, I have to say that it is a pain in the butt to get the adjusters off the cable housing. I almost completely mutilated the slots as well as my fingers trying to get them off before giving up. So I went to the plastic fittings with cut away tubing and just drowned them while they were elevated. I am now a firm believer that Kawasaki does make the simplest tasks ridiculously difficult.

[@MihkelNeemeste]

I was thinking to buy a new cable because it stucked over the winter. Now i see the luber, a nice handy tool. Will try this first. You got me to the next level on motorcycle maintenance procedures! Thanks a lot mate!

[@wedginator]

@MrSikwithit Actually my fault, I sorta didn't explain that in detail. You see up the throttle cable there are 2 plastic things that you can spin. Just look at where the position of the knobs are. These knobs can lengthen or shorten the length of the outer cable to provide enough throttle slack. Too tight and you can have a high idle, too loose and you won't reach WOT. The user manual should explain this a bit better.

[@wedginator]

No need to degrease. The new lube going in will push the old stuff out. Thanks!

[@wedginator]

@WildBill1006 Yep, my goal is to get it out on Thursday. Hoping to do a highway run though cuz I need to re-calibrate my speedometer.

[@wedginator]

@MetalPlatedHand Thx bud. I find traffic is never ready for motorcycles. Gotta keep alert. =)

[@dulayasaennok6725]

Excellent tutorial, especially when you mentioned to mark the cable adjuster. Otherwise, my dumb ass would misadjust the throttle cable.

[@wedginator]

@DrifterErik I normally do the clutch around 5000kms. The throttle at around 10,000kms.

[@wedginator]

@DarkFlight600 Yea, you probably don't have to do it for a while. Mine was still smooth, but not as smooth as I liked it. My bike is at around 55,000 kms.

[@MetalPlatedHand]

be extra cautious when ryding tomorrow, the traffic is not used to seeing motorcycles on the road just yet. Have a safe ryde, u might see me flying by :D

[@ironDsteele]

As always, your videos are a great help and you're a great narrator. Keep it up!

[@wedginator]

Yes. Future videos have been recorded on a tripod.

[@ErikLombere]

how often should you lube the clutch and throttle?

[@josephtan1818]

I had this problem before, I open my throttle handle bar side and put a 2 stroke oil on it, my bike was a four stroke machine

[@MrSikwithit]

when you said before loosening the adjusters to mark where they were. What does that mean specifically. Sorry if this is a dumb question just never done this work before.

[@WildBill1006]

let me guess are you planning on getting the bike out this Thursday. I know the weather in TO is suppose to be around 11 - 13 degrees. I know I am even if it is only to go around the block

[@kevinhancock4064]

Just curious is this tool essential? I'm just thinking why couldn't we pub with fingers? Or just spray the cables carefully? I'm just trying to establish why the tool would be best (not doubting) thanks

[@IronCross82]

great video by the way I just have one question I have a 2007 ZX6R and I was wondering maybe if you could tell me I don't know if my throttle cables are ran correctly I've tried to look everywhere and cannot find any good video of the cables for the throttle being run correctly through the bike

[@MrCapeverde88]

IronCross82 your voice is annoying

[@IronCross82]

Anthony Wigf You're a funny guy! But this isn't my video man!

[@SpearskyandHutch]

Question, do I need to take the cable off at the motor end as well, or just at the throttle assembly on the handle bars?

[@sunilnand62]

Very good job done m8. Cheers .

[@aesop180]

Two cut thumbs and a broken adjuster

[@ripnomad]

Reall helpful, thanks a lot.

[@Mr503k1ng]

Good vid I jst bogt my first bike it's used n I know it hasnt had The throttle lube in I wile thanks

[@fm00078]

Jump-Start at 3:57, but still...... the time wasted.

[@millerdownlite]

please use a tripod next time it'll be a lot helpful to the viewers, thank you sir

[@wedginator]

Thanks.

[@Doubledge]

good stuff.

[@TeamLazers]

Nice tips bro! I'm bout to #turnup

[@pabloMTv]

too*

[@emptycoffin]

Fucking champion.

[@wedginator]

The proper term is poindexter. Learn your words before you embarrass yourself on the internet. Sorry you're to bitter that you have to punch a baby. I'll remember to put water in your mother's bowl next time.

[@secondsquared4361]

Good stuff