01xxallen Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have the throttle tube off the bike to install heli bars. Should I put a little grease on the new assembly? The original didn't have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcskisfast Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have the throttle tube off the bike to install heli bars. Should I put a little grease on the new assembly? The original didn't have any. I would leave it dry. Regards, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 +1 The manual under Maintenance page 3-5 says to lubricate the cables if throttle operation is not smooth. There is no reference to lubricating the tube. Leave it dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xxallen Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have the throttle tube off the bike to install heli bars. Should I put a little grease on the new assembly? The original didn't have any. I would leave it dry. Regards, Ron Okay, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79cbxmike Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 If it operates smoothly leave it alone. If it catches, smooth out both surfaces with 0000 steel wool If you feel you must lubricate it then use powdered graphite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I believe the throttle sleeve is made of oil-impregnated UHMW. Oil it if you want but it doesn't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hmmm...I've always lubed throttle tubes. but not with grease. When it's cold it will actually cause it to stick. I just use a light coating of machine oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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