General topics » Twistgrip lube

My twist grip is getting ever so slightly sticky (2016 RS). I need to remove it and add some lube. Has anyone done this and is it without any pitfalls?

Peter

Don't use mineral based lubes, they effect the plastics vegetable based lubes is best,

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Don't use mineral based lubes, they effect the plastics vegetable based lubes is best,

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Don't use mineral based lubes, they effect the plastics vegetable based lubes is best,

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I guess good old vaseline would work wonders. Even though it is petroleum based.

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If there was no lube in there from the factory, maybe a good cleaning would do the trick (inside and outside of the surfaces). I feel a little of that on my '17 with 40K miles on in the shop, but don't feel it any when riding.

Frank

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If there was no lube in there from the factory, maybe a good cleaning would do the trick (inside and outside of the surfaces). I feel a little of that on my '17 with 40K miles on in the shop, but don't feel it any when riding.

Frank

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Powdered graphite?

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My twist grip is getting ever so slightly sticky (2016 RS). I need to remove it and add some lube. Has anyone done this and is it without any pitfalls?

Peter

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Fair enough. I've looked at my spare throttle assembly and I can't see how a bit of pencil lead would get into the electronic bits but I can understand your concern. Peter, are you sure that it's the throttle tube at fault? Could it be wear in the resistance mechanism built into the throttle?

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My twist grip is getting ever so slightly sticky (2016 RS). I need to remove it and add some lube. Has anyone done this and is it without any pitfalls?

Peter

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I would expect it to get looser not tighter with wear. So that would suggest that "crap" has got in there. I think I would start with a good clean and maybe then some graphite as somebody else has suggested.

Chris

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Fair enough. I've looked at my spare throttle assembly and I can't see how a bit of pencil lead would get into the electronic bits but I can understand your concern. Peter, are you sure that it's the throttle tube at fault? Could it be wear in the resistance mechanism built into the throttle?

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Removal and refit is easy enough. I'd send you my spare but it's a non heated job, hence why it's my spare. The throttle drum appears to be a sealed unit.

I had the same thing a couple of years ago. Blasted some silicone spray around the gap and it’s been fine ever since. It was a lot easier than taking it apart.

High vacuum grease is very well suited for the throttle barrel. Unbelievably slick and long lasting. Spread it on the bar and barrel, wipe off the excess and your done