The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => Misc. Technical Discussion => Topic started by: k_enn on June 01, 2012, 09:51:01 AM
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Anyone use the stuff?
My clutch lever was dragging a little bit, and I wasn't sure if you should use regular lube or oil which might get on the clutch cable. So I lightly dusted the hinge of the clutch lever with some teflon powder. It smoothed it right out.
k_enn
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I use graphite powder on things like door hinges and locks in the house, but it is OK to use a tacky grease on the cable ends and the clutch lever, or, I have also used a spritz of that white lithium grease on clutch lever pivot.
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Hobby shops sell it in powder form. "LaBelle" is one brand. It used to be a "slick trick" in Pinewood Derby racing. Works on HO "Kaydee" type couplers. Some gun oils and other special purpose oils contain it. It does NOT belong in motor oil. I'd try it where you want to reduce sliding friction without dirt gathering grease. Don't use in on your helmet, you are not supposed to breath the stuff.