"S1500" wrote in message
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Brand new accelerator cable(bought from a bike shop), on a '79 Spitfire,
Weber carb.

After doing away with the old ZS carb linkage retrofitted on the Weber,
I had to get a new cable. But, as being a new cable, it sticks. WHat's
the best way to lube it?

Was advised against wd-40. Have graphite. Weather's been bad so I haven'
t had a chance to apply it yet.


Greaseis OK for a clutch cable , but is too heavy for a throttle cable, and
WD40 is too light , it rinses off at the first drop of rain ( on bikes
anyway )
Something with a viscosity rating somewhere inbetween should do , motor
oil being an obvious choice.
Steve the grease