Throttle cables - do you oil?

[Barnett]

Recently returned from 800 mile mini tour in wales during storm Babit, very interesting over the high mountains in the north with the rain and gale force winds to say the least, had an issue with either one or both throttle cables, sticky throttle and not returning under spring force, tried oiling it but no better really although after use and prob heat from engine on standing it improved and disappeared on ride home as it was dry. Its as though something inside the cable is swelling up. Carb end is all good, clean and no broken springs or seized shafts etc. Decided to replace both once home, got new old stock ones after a search. Question is do I oil them? Or do they come lubed, bearing in mind the closing one I got is NOS and donkeys years old, although looks new and glides nicely. Are they nylon lined?

[HowieD]

I've always oil mine. I open them up at the throttle and pour engine oil through till it comes out at the carbs.

[Kev1R]

I always oil new cables - I suspect they come with protective coating of some kind but the additional oil seems to help. I used engine oil for years but recently have been using bicycle chain oil (with a teflon component) which seems to work well. I have also found 'Slinky Glide' cables to be smooth in operation and try to get them when I can.

[Barnett]

Thanks, I will oil them up then.