On 2/18/2014 7:51 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote:
> I have lots of bike lubes around the house and usually try them first. A waxy chain lube like something from Finish Line would likely spray on wet and then set up once it dribbled down to the remote parts of the cable.  Worth a try.
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> Stephen
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> On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 12:56 AM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Thanks
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> TJ
> 87 Wolfsburg
After careful consideration, I suggest Triflow...not cheap but cheaper
than a new cable......

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