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Re: Other: Lubricating skeg cables?
By:bsoderholm
Date: 5/12/2017, 7:21 am
In Response To: Re: Other: Lubricating skeg cables? (dave koslow)

I don't do skegs but if the cables are like motorcycle/bicycle cables you should get a motorcycle cable lube tool. They have a fitting that goes around the end of the disconnected cable. There is a port through which you squirt your lubricant. Cables actually have a large surface area and bends which cause friction. Use the lightest lube possible to cut down on friction and build-up.
Usually around ten dollars or so.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4838/i/motion-pro-cable-luber

(can't post pics)

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Other: Lubricating skeg cables?
Rich D -- 5/11/2017, 6:17 am
Re: Other: Lubricating skeg cables?
JayBabina -- 5/11/2017, 7:23 am
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Rich D -- 5/11/2017, 9:23 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 5/14/2017, 8:27 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 5/11/2017, 11:38 am
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dave koslow -- 5/11/2017, 4:33 pm
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bsoderholm -- 5/12/2017, 7:21 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 5/14/2017, 8:31 am
Re: Other: Lubricating skeg cables?
bsoderholm -- 5/16/2017, 12:28 am
A simple procedure for lubing skeg cables
Brian Nystrom -- 5/20/2017, 9:51 am
Re: A simple procedure for lubing skeg cables
JohnAbercrombie -- 5/20/2017, 1:00 pm
Re: Other: Lubricating skeg cables?
Rich D -- 5/16/2017, 6:19 am