The flappy cables

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May 1, 2017 | 08:34 AM

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ala_xfire

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The flappy cables

Everyone with a roadster needs to lube up the tonneau flap cables.
Here's a kit from Amazon that will do the trick :

Amazon

If you own a motorcycle, you probably already know about this.

May 2, 2017 | 12:45 AM

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maggy55

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Re: The flappy cables

Looks like a good idea, but not sure how to use it ?

May 2, 2017 | 12:55 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: The flappy cables

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Originally Posted by maggy55

Looks like a good idea, but not sure how to use it ?

Here is a video of the old way to lube cables and the new way with the gizmo shown above.

May 11, 2017 | 06:37 PM

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Toolman

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Re: The flappy cables

Has anyone tried this on the Crossfire cables? Wondering if there is enough room to get the tool on the cable and how well it worked.

May 11, 2017 | 06:53 PM

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Re: The flappy cables

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Has anyone tried this on the Crossfire cables? Wondering if there is enough room to get the tool on the cable and how well it worked.

There will be the length of the cable stroke at least on the cable, otherwise it will not do the job intended.

May 11, 2017 | 09:18 PM

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maggy55

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Re: The flappy cables

I couldn't get it to fit , but I didn't try undoing the cables.

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