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Old 11-22-2022, 07:59 PM   #1
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Dumb lubes question

What lubes do you like to use with your speedo cable? Which is the best, I'm a ole 3in1 guy.
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Old 11-22-2022, 08:35 PM   #2
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Re: Dumb lubes question

I've always used white lithium grease.
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Old 11-23-2022, 12:19 AM   #3
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Re: Dumb lubes question

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I've always used white lithium grease.
Same here. Dunno if it's the best, but in 45 years of ownership, I've not had any problem with it.
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Old 11-23-2022, 01:20 AM   #4
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Re: Dumb lubes question

They sell a speedometer cable lube. Looks to be graphite is some type of oil?
Not sure it's any better or worse than the suggestions.

https://www.amazon.com/Ags-Kable-Eas...s%2C349&sr=8-2

I have a tube and it's lasted for 25 years. LOL.
Any dry graphic lube may also work fine.
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Re: Dumb lubes question

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They sell a speedometer cable lube. Looks to be graphite is some type of oil?
Not sure it's any better or worse than the suggestions.

https://www.amazon.com/Ags-Kable-Eas...s%2C349&sr=8-2

I have a tube and it's lasted for 25 years. LOL.
Any dry graphic lube may also work fine.

A comment from Leon about graphite...
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I would not recommend raw graphite because it turns into a gummy mess if it gets wet or draws moisture. Regular speedo lube with graphite in it may be OK because it is a solvent based graphite and is thinner.

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Old 11-23-2022, 10:55 PM   #6
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Re: Dumb lubes question

White lithium for me too. There's probably newer stuff but I'm not knowledgeable about those.
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