Lubricating Cables And Joints - Ducati SPORTCLASSIC GT 1000 TOURING Owner's Manual

Lubricating cables and joints

The condition of the outer throttle cables should be checked
at regular intervals. The sheath should show no signs of
kinking or cracking. Operate the control to check that the
inner cable slides smoothly inside the outer cable: if you
feel any rubbing or catching, have the cable replaced by a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre.
To prevent problems, periodically lubricate the ends of each
control cable with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2.
To prevent problems, periodically open the twistgrip
housing by unscrewing the two screws (1, fig. 36) and
lubricate the ends of each control cable and the races
with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2.
Warning
Close the twistgrip housing carefully, inserting the
cable in the race.
Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1) to 6 Nm.
To ensure smooth operation of the pivot on the sidestand,
remove any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 to all points
subject to friction (fig. 37).
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fig. 36
fig. 37
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