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What's the easiest way of Lubing rear bag cables on '21 RTL?

Mike0123

Mike0123

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They’ve been replaced once and the dealer has lubed them once, but they are sticking again. Seems like I just need to do this myself. Can I use one of those bicycle cable lube tools for 5/6mm cables? Then what? Flood it with dry silicone spray? Graphite??

What’s the easiest way to reach them?

Thank you all as always.
 
I would also like to know the same thing. I have had one handle to brake on my 2021 RTL and the other one is stuck now. It came open while going down the road and i reached back and shut it. When i went to open it at home, it was stuck. I am going to the dealership and let them try to open it so they can see what happens (the handle will probably break). I am beyond pissed that I am having to be hesitant about using the side cases due to not knowing if they will get stuck or just fly open for no reason. It is ashamed that I have to ride around with bungee cords in the bags just so I can rig something up to keep them closed in the event of a malfunction. And yes, i know locking them is one way to keep them shut, but that should not be a necessity. I really would like to get this rectified before going on the cross country trip next season.
 
blacklightning said:
I would also like to know the same thing. I have had one handle to brake on my 2021 RTL and the other one is stuck now. It came open while going down the road and i reached back and shut it.
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I’m with ya bro! I broke my original handle, and the dealer broke the other! It can’t be a big deal … right??!!??
 
2dogs said:
Here's what I've used to lube cables.
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I assume you clamp that on and flood the cable housing through the small port and the foam in the tool forces it down the cable housing?

How often do you do it? And that solves the problem?
Thanks
 
Mike0123 said:
I assume you clamp that on and flood the cable housing through the small port and the foam in the tool forces it down the cable housing?

How often do you do it? And that solves the problem?
Thanks
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Yes, that's pretty much how it works. I used it a lot on my dirt bikes but never had to use it on my spyder. I'm guessing that getting to one end or the other on a spyder's cable would be the most difficult part. Also, the spyder's cable housing may be a bit smaller in diameter than a dirt bike style cable. You may have to wrap one end of the housing to get a good seal to force the lube all the way through. DON"T use WD40! It tends to dry out over time and makes things even worse. Use oil only. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Only may have to use it once and if it doesn't work, look for a crushed or kinked cable.
 
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On my '16, I had to beat on the bag to get it to open while pulling on the handle. After cleaning and lubing the latch, they now open first pull. My cables have never been lubed and pull with very little resistance. Mine were the latches.
 
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