ldjohn 1 #1 Posted March 25, 2014 I remember reading that seized up throttle/choke cables can be soaked in something to help get them free. I can't remember what I should soak them in. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #2 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) They do make tool that will inject grease into the cable bicycle shops use them check these out http://www.amazon.com/Raider-7-100-Injector-Cable-Lube/dp/B0027M6VCK http://www.amazon.com/Ignition-Products-990034-Cable-Luber/dp/B0051SEL7Y/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_z Edited March 25, 2014 by SousaKerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #3 Posted March 25, 2014 It was TT suggestion to soak them in a pan of antifreeze I believe .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted March 25, 2014 I did a thread a long time ago about using electrolysis to free up long rusted cables. TT more recently suggested soaking them in anti freeze to stop them freezing up in winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #5 Posted March 25, 2014 I've had pretty good luck with removing the offending cable and suspend it vertically and start feeding drops of Kroil or PBBlaster every now and again, If not too bad eventually the liquid will drip out the other end. Usually this frees one up - but they can get to the point where I wonder if anything will help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldjohn 1 #6 Posted March 25, 2014 I appreciate the ideas. Thanks for the input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
