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Subject:Re: Choice of Lube
From:Chris S.
Date:Tue, 18 Feb 2014 06:43:58 -0500

I have used high-tech bicycle lube with a drip applicator and let gravity do its thing. It helped.

Chris.

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Dnia Feb 17, 2014 o godz. 19:10 TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> Just wondering what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky
> speedo cable.  I'm heading the route of fast and easy since I need to pull
> my cluster anyway.  I'm thinking of just shooting some spray lube down that
> thing.  Then I started wondering, WD-40 (probably too thin), silicone
> (maybe not the right choice), lightweight oil (ehh...) or some super secret
> only sold on TV lube with PTFE or Molybdenum.  I know my old man would have
> pulled that cable out the dust cap and slathered it with white lithium but
> I wonder how much would actually stay on it by the time it was fully in
> place.  Just wondering if anyone has any other thoughts.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> TJ
> 87 Wolfsburg