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red2003 · 04-30-2007, 10:54 AM

Newb, no it's not normal for the bike to creep like that. Sounds like you need a clutch cable adjustment. Ambassador, that Camry motor was more then likely broken in on a motor stand before it ever made it into the car. That's why some come from the factory with synthetic already in them.

IronFist · 04-30-2007, 02:48 PM

I tried it again today, no creeping forward in 1st with clutch ingaged. I figure the plates wern't lubed after the oil was changed. Anyway it's fine now. Though the clutch cable probably needs lube as squeezing the clutch handle feels too stiff.

Can somone point me to the lubing the clutch cable for newb's thread with pictures for newbs page? thanks. N2R 150cc xingyue easyxy

allfunmotorsport · 04-30-2007, 03:03 PM

The best way I found to lube cables is to take the cable off coil it so you cab put it in a tub of oil for a bit then take it out and move the cable back and forth. hang it for a bit to let the lube run threw. and repeat till it feels smooth. then wipe it down and reinstall. when you reinstall the cable make sure there are no sharp bends it the cable.

hope this helps

IronFist · 04-30-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allfunmotorsport

The best way I found to lube cables is to take the cable off coil it so you cab put it in a tub of oil
hope this helps

Take cable off coil part is still iffy

any kind of oil? 10w30
sewing machine 3in1
wd40?
N2R :?

allfunmotorsport · 04-30-2007, 05:36 PM

sorry, what I should of said is: remove the cable from the bike..Coil it small enough, so it will fit it to a coffee can then puor some motor oil in to the can.5w30 10w30 10w40. I do things the long slow way often. there is (I'm sure)faster easyer ways, but this way you can inspect the condition of the cable and housing to give you peace of mind. Also you will get to know alot more about the bike by taking it apart and putting it together your self. you can just spray any lube on the cable at the leaver and work it and hope that it has been installed right.?

ejcycles · 04-30-2007, 07:32 PM

The best way I have found to Lube Cables is with a MP Cable Luber.
http://chinariders.net/gallery2/main...avId=x62ff093a

FreightTrain · 04-30-2007, 09:36 PM

maxima chain n cable wax works great!!

Penguini66 · 04-30-2007, 10:17 PM

Thanks again to FMY. Picked up a gallon of the Rotella-T Synthetic at WallyWorld tonight for $16 that should net me about 3 oil changes. For a little over $5/oil change it's kind of a no-brainer. I like changing the oil in this thing. Takes no more than 10 minutes including rounding up an oil pan.

Penguini66 · 05-01-2007, 07:33 AM

Changed the oil last night and rode the bike to work this AM. Maybe I'm going crazy but I actually think the engine is quieter now. Significantly quieter. The "sewing machine" sound is nearly non apparent. Perhaps the oil that was in there from last fall was just bad and was making a lot of noise. Perhaps the Rotella-T Synthetic is all it's cracked up to be. Who knows. All I know is that's all I'll be putting in the bike from now on.

IronFist · 05-01-2007, 01:38 PM

Thanks EJ, it looks like the thing to have. Saves me from re-snaking the cable. N2R 150cc xingyue

04-30-2007, 10:54 AM	#16
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,271	Newb, no it's not normal for the bike to creep like that. Sounds like you need a clutch cable adjustment. Ambassador, that Camry motor was more then likely broken in on a motor stand before it ever made it into the car. That's why some come from the factory with synthetic already in them. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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04-30-2007, 07:32 PM	#21
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	The best way I have found to Lube Cables is with a MP Cable Luber. http://chinariders.net/gallery2/main...avId=x62ff093a __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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04-30-2007, 09:36 PM	#22
FreightTrain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bradford Co Pa Posts: 25	maxima chain n cable wax works great!! __________________ The Journey -IS- The Destination
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04-30-2007, 10:17 PM	#23
Penguini66 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 164	Thanks again to FMY. Picked up a gallon of the Rotella-T Synthetic at WallyWorld tonight for $16 that should net me about 3 oil changes. For a little over $5/oil change it's kind of a no-brainer. I like changing the oil in this thing. Takes no more than 10 minutes including rounding up an oil pan. __________________ 06 Lifan LF200GY-5
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05-01-2007, 07:33 AM	#24
Penguini66 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 164	Changed the oil last night and rode the bike to work this AM. Maybe I'm going crazy but I actually think the engine is quieter now. Significantly quieter. The "sewing machine" sound is nearly non apparent. Perhaps the oil that was in there from last fall was just bad and was making a lot of noise. Perhaps the Rotella-T Synthetic is all it's cracked up to be. Who knows. All I know is that's all I'll be putting in the bike from now on. __________________ 06 Lifan LF200GY-5
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04-30-2007, 02:48 PM	#17
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	I tried it again today, no creeping forward in 1st with clutch ingaged. I figure the plates wern't lubed after the oil was changed. Anyway it's fine now. Though the clutch cable probably needs lube as squeezing the clutch handle feels too stiff. Can somone point me to the lubing the clutch cable for newb's thread with pictures for newbs page? thanks. N2R 150cc xingyue easyxy
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04-30-2007, 03:03 PM	#18
allfunmotorsport Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 159	The best way I found to lube cables is to take the cable off coil it so you cab put it in a tub of oil for a bit then take it out and move the cable back and forth. hang it for a bit to let the lube run threw. and repeat till it feels smooth. then wipe it down and reinstall. when you reinstall the cable make sure there are no sharp bends it the cable. hope this helps
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04-30-2007, 05:36 PM	#20
allfunmotorsport Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 159	sorry, what I should of said is: remove the cable from the bike..Coil it small enough, so it will fit it to a coffee can then puor some motor oil in to the can.5w30 10w30 10w40. I do things the long slow way often. there is (I'm sure)faster easyer ways, but this way you can inspect the condition of the cable and housing to give you peace of mind. Also you will get to know alot more about the bike by taking it apart and putting it together your self. you can just spray any lube on the cable at the leaver and work it and hope that it has been installed right.?
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05-01-2007, 01:38 PM	#25
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Thanks EJ, it looks like the thing to have. Saves me from re-snaking the cable. N2R 150cc xingyue
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