Lube speedo cable

[mvonhobe]

Good morning all,

In your opinion, what's the best stuff for lubricating the speedometer cable; I've heard/read graphite, WD-40, other light oil, etc.

Matthew
'59 Turqoise HT
:7

[Alexander]

RE: Lube speedo cable

I think almost anything works in a warm climate. In a colder climate I would stick to a graphite lube which is unaffected by temperature.

Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top

[tarps3]

RE: Lube speedo cable

I've used graphite before and it seems to work well.
WD-40 tends to gum up over time so I avoid using it except for freeing stuck parts and some light cleaning. Gun oil isn't bad to use either.

Casey
'60 hardtop

[Guest]

RE: Lube speedo cable

how about white lithium grease in a aerosol can?
I use it on my bicycle cables

Dave
non squarebird owner

[Alexander]

RE: Lube speedo cable

>Dave
>non squarebird owner

But you can be so much happier being a Squarebird owner.

Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top

[mvonhobe]

RE: Lube speedo cable

You're absolutely right, Alexander!

You get to wear a really goofy silly-a$$ grin driving a square bird, like this... :7

If you do that riding your bike you end up having to scrape bugs off your teeth or else end up having to do this a lot... :9

[Guest]

RE: Lube speedo cable

I own two square birds, a 58 convertible Franklin Mint
and a 59 hardtop by Brooklin models. I am presently building
a 58 by Monogram (old 1987 kit)
a lot less maintenance and repairs but still love to own one

Dave
non squarebird owner
Huffy 10 speed