Lokar cable setup being a pain!

Did you lube the cable? Mine was a little stiff until I put graphite lube on whole thing. Now the cable will practically fall out of the sheath.

EXACTLY.
Lokar cables are known to be dry and bind without lubing them first.
Dry graphite powder works perfect for that, and I don't like using oils or greases of any kind because they collect dirt and dust.