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Wd-40?

Rob S.

Rob S.

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I was just in the garage petting my love (1100EZ) before putting her blanket back on, and I noticed a little squeak down on the tranny when I pulled in the clutch. A quick spray of WD-40 cured that, but did I do something wrong?
 
Yeah you mentioned WD40. First the Synth vs Dino now the WD40.. You desperately need to start a tire thread.
Impressive start Rob.

;) :)
 
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Proper lube?

Proper lube?

So what would be the proper lube for the release arm (see pic), if that's the proper term?
 
Rode it Sunday, a bit too cold yesterday.

Steak, mussels and (Colorado) koolaid.
 
PTFE lubricant if you are not riding very harsh environment (road salt springs to mind) in which case lithium grease is better.
 
tkent02 said:
Most of them work best with the arm at 90 degrees to the cable.
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That gives the best mechanical advantage for your hand, but this arrangement sacrifices a little of that for more throw of the clutch itself. It doesn't look like the 90? arrangement is available here, though it could maybe get a closer to it than it is.

I'd lube that pin with some heavy grease, maybe replace it if there's visible wear. More likely, I'd just always let the engine drown out the noise.
 
Lube is a very personal choice. You should use whatever is comfortable for you. Yeah, I said that
 
PB Blaster is a penetrant, WD-40 is a Water Displacer.
Use a lubricant. Motor oil, cable lube, 3 in 1 oil, even chain lube or Dupont Teflon Lube.
 
LPS1 LPS2 . WD40 is an electrically safe water displacer by design. I actually use it mostly as that, or a general spray solvent because it's inexpensive.
 
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Since you're not riding it and you want to be close to it. (I know the feeling.)
Take some time to pull the connection, rub it down with some 0000steel wool pad and 3in1 oil, be gentle at first and only get rougher when it needs it, then wipe everything off lightly lube it with a penetrating oil and put it all back together.

Light up a cigarette and have a glass of wine to enjoy the ambiance.
 
yer all wrong...

draw an inverted pentagram with a piece of charcoal. place bike inside pentagram. surround with a circle of salt. light 666 black candles. well, at least 6 candles, who's got 666 candles really?... play this song by dethklok real loud: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCUnhoe0rpU

yer good....
 
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