| | From: Peter Scheer <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: "'Loopfram-@topica.com'" <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Subject: RE: Front Brake hanging up
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 05:41:59 -0800
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Chris
thanks for info. I believe the dry lube is much better than oils, but I
just didn't think I could get the graphite down the cables after cleaning
them out with wd40. I thought there would be still some liquid left over
and that would just mix with the graphite and just prevent the graphite
from
going all the way down the cable.
All linkages have been cleaned and lubed.
I will order some heavier spring and a new cable
Thanks all for input
Pete
| | -----Original Message-----
From: Chris Berry [SMTP:guzzis-@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 2:05 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Front Brake hanging up
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All-
I noticed that everyone says lube the brake cable with oil or wd-40.
While
these will work, both attract dust which gums up the whole works, has to
be
cleaned, and re-lubed...which attracts dust which gums up...
(see where I'm going?). Guzziology reccommends using dry graphite |
| | to
lube cables. Slicker than any oil, and doesn't attract dust.
My clutch cable was real gummy feeling when I got my bike. Rode for a
while, then the inevitable cable break happened. Being the thrifty
(cheap)
sort that I am, and since the cable broke at the very end, I had a new |
| |
soldered on at my bike shop. Before I did it, I cleaned the hell out of
the
cable and sleeve. After it was reassembled, I sqirted a bunch of |
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in it (easier said than done, but still possible). My clutch cable is |
| |
smoother than my friend's 2000 model crotch rocket's clutch cable. My
hand
no longer gets tired during thru town trips where I'm shifting a lot.
Another 2 1/2 cents
Chris in NC
'74 Eldo civ.
| | From: Peter Scheer <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Front Brake hanging up
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 18:01:12 -0800
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Guys,
The brake cable doesn't return all the way when I release the handle |
|
| | | | the
shoes drag. If I push the handle open by hand the brake will move a |
| | more, but still some drag. I tried the obvious things like flushing |
|
| | | | cable with wd40 and then squirting some light oil down the cable. It |
| | pretty free when I slide the cable with the ends unattached
I read in the Tips booklet that a new cable was recommended for best |
| | performance.
I believe this could be the original cable. Is it worth buying a new
cable, or is this just a characteristic of the loop drums??
I dont have another loopframe in the neighborhood to look at.
Looking for any input.
Thanks a lot
Pete
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