I have read up on the cable lubing tool I can buy, but i havent been able to find exactly how to lube the cables on here through the search. What is involved with doing this any help guys...

 

The tool bolts around the cable and cable sleeve effectively making a seal. There's a small rubber port on the side that you stick the straw of your lube aerosol can. Then all you have to do is spray lube into the cable tool. It's very easy, and if you want, I can take some close-up pics to show you how it's done when I do my cables.

 

ya that would help alot since i am new to this and everything...i just want to do as much maintenace on this as i can myself

 

It's nice to hear you're doing your own maintenance. this is always the best way to learn about your ride. I'm thinking about lubing the Ninja's cables tonight. If I do, I'll bring the camera with me.

 

alright thanks man

 

Ok, here we go...


You first need to unscrew the cable sleeve from the lever.



Remove the sleeve and set it aside.



Here you can see the aerosol straw in the cable lube tool. Notice the soft rubber center is split so you can get your cable in there.



This is what the assembly looks like before attaching it to the cable.



You will need to clamp the cable inside to seal it shut. Notice the inside rubber sleeve of the lube tool is wider at the bottom to allow the cable tube to shut within it.



Spray the lube into the cable tool and that's it! VERY VERY simple!

 

Make sure to cover the lube tool with a cloth while you "inject the lube" due to overspray since the lube tool doesn't seal shut the cable completely.

 

alright thanks guys this site is great hope to have some more for you guys to answer soon

 

There is another type of tool which resembles a large metal syringe with a similar rubber sealing fit over the end of the cable. A T piece handle is turned and this forces lubricant down the length of the cable. Much more effective than the spray ( as it forces the lubricant along the whole length of the cable) but more expensive.
Mike

 

Do you have this tool? I'd like to see what it looks like if it works much better. What type of lubricant does it use if not a spray?