What is best on to lube throttle assemblies?

[Buzz Bomb]

I normally use Bel Ray waterproof grease on my throttle assembly, but since it's gotten colder the grease hardens or something and causes the throttle to stick. Is there some thinner type of lubricant that works better on throttle assemblies? I'm pretty sure it's not the cable because i cleaned it with carb cleaner and sprayed it with WD-40 a little while ago, and the bike hasn't been used more than twice since then.

 

[Coop37]

Try to use something dry, like powder graphite, the wet sticky stuff will collect dirt and dust,(I am talking throtle tube) on the cables I use a teflon spray, and a power luber to push it down the cables. ;)

 

[KXTodd]

I've been meaning to ask the same question. The throttle tube on my bike had anti-sieze compund on it when I got it and it seems to be holding up real well.

 

[PsychoCR500]

Mix & Match

I actually put Super Lube teflon grease on the bar then I spray Mobil 1 Synthetic Spray Lube into my Works Connection aluminum throttle tube and the mix seems to work great (even in cold temps).:D

 

[NO HAND]

Originally posted by KXTodd
The throttle tube on my bike had anti-sieze compund on it when I got it and it seems to be holding up real well.

Antiseize compound is not meant to be used in moving parts. It has some abrasive properties. I'm not saying it won't work but there is a risk of accelerated wear of the throttle tube and handlebar where it contacts.

 

[jmics19067]

I dont use anything just completey clean. The nylon tube on my bike is plenty slippery enough for me , and I dont have to worry about dirt being atttarcted to it when I dump the bike

 

[DKT735]

I agree, grease makes the throttle alittle stiff in cold weather. I recommend teflon spray. I use tri-flow. In a pinch I've used WD40 and it worked fine too. However the best recommendation would be to regularly take the throttle apart and clean it. If your a frequent crasher, do it more often.

 

[jmics19067]

I crash regurlarly :o A baby bottle brush for the throttle tube and a scotch brite pad for the end of the bar and lotsa soapy water and rinsed clean. Then 3n1 oil for the cable. I prefer the little cans with the drip spout than an aerasol can .
I hold the cable upwards pulling the cable out of its sheave a bit. Dribble some oil on the cable and then slide the cable in and out a few times. The little cans of oil are cheaper than a spray can and I make a heck of a lot less of a mess. Oiling the throttle cable can be a discussion itself since what ever oil you do use will find its way into the carb.

 

[Durt Cycler]

Maxima Chain & Cable lube :)

 

[WaltCMoto]

Throttle tube & handle bar.....clean and dry. When you take off the cable to lube it, this a good time to remove the throtle tube and wipe clean - with cleaner solvent if nesessary.
Hope this helps, Walt

 

[roostinbe]

I am asuming that all you pull out the throttle slide, before lubing the cable, otherwise you are just forcing debris down into you carb... and eventually into your motor. I use white lithe (aerosol) grease on my throttle tube, and maxima lube on my cables. you can't really lube a cable very well without a cable luber though. If you don't have one, I would suggest getting one.

 

[MikeT]

Nothing. I use nothing and never have. If I ever need to take the bars off, I knock out the dust and dirt. I think if you start lubing it up you will just create a sticky mess which will make you think you need more lube. That will just make more of a mess.

My advice is to remove the throttle tube and spray brake cleaner into it to clean out all the lube or whatever else is in there (grease, antiseize, oil, dirt). Then spray down the bar end with brake cleaner and wipe it clean. Reassemble and you're done. Now, dont touch it unless you are knocking out the dirt. :D

I've been riding for 18 years and have never lubed, had a throttle stick or bind on any bike I've ever owned. My $0.03