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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-2hTJnMTL._AA160_.jpgAnyone use one of these? Do they work and are the worth having?
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I've never had much luck with lube tools.
The simplest way I've found to lube cable is to disconnect the upper end, clip the corner out of a ziplock bag so it just fits over the cable, using at least 2 zip ties attach the bag tightly to the cable keeping the ties on the metal ferrule of the cable with the blocks on opposite sides (cuts down on leakage), rig the bag so it remains upright and no drips will end up on the bike, put an ounce or so of ATF or even motor oil into the bag, zip bag closed place a towel under the lower end of the cable to catch excess oil and leave overnight. The next day make sure oil is dripping or has been dripping from the lower end of the cable, remove the bag, clean and reattach the cable and you're done.
This does not work with teflon lined cable sheaths such as those found on Honda ATV's.
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Yup, I have a similar one, and the matching lube with tube. Very quick to use. A 5 second blast is all that's needed. Wrap up boths ends of the cable with some paper towel first.
I recommend them.
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Huh... never seen one of those before. How much are they?
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Hey Keith. They are just a few $$$. Can't remember the cost... it was a few years ago. I got the lube with it as a kit... maybe $16 CDN or so with the lube. Still on the original can of lube so definitely cost effective.
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Hey Keith. They are just a few $$$. Can't remember the cost... it was a few years ago. I got the lube with it as a kit... maybe $16 CDN or so with the lube. Still on the original can of lube so definitely cost effective.
H.
So what do you think... maybe pick one up at Lordco or Cambodian Tire?
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Yeah, they might have it. I got mine at my motorcycle shop though.
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Hey Keith, ebay has 'em available, cheap too, got mine there
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I got one for free once when I ordered some bike parts from some where. 
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Anyone use one of these? Do they work and are they worth having?
Yes, and yes.
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I got one some time ago from Phat Performance, along with some other stuff. Never got around to using it though.
+1.
I got one a few years ago. I've never had to lube a cable yet though, so I don't know if they work or not. 
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ohh CABLE lube tool I was way off. sorry
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good tool to have. used it on all my bikes for years.
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