Speedo cable replacement

[Mully]

Hi,

I'm replacing a speedo cable on a 1990 Kwaka Eliminator.

Do I need to lube the new cable before putting it into the "tube"? If so, what's the best thing to lube it with?

TIA,
Mully.

[Ixion]

Myself I'd grease it with greasy grease.

[Mully]

Myself I'd grease it with greasy grease.

Right, so just rub it on the cable as I feed it into the tube?

[Ixion]

Sounds like a paln

[ManDownUnder]

It's a brave man coming in here asking for advice on the best lube...

I don't know for sure but would suggest something like chain grease. Sticky fibrous lube that will do a triple act of:
1) Lubricating
2) Not flying off in the heat or over time
3) Sealing out dirt to a reasoble degree

I have some of the spray on stuff at mine if you need a squirt - bowl on over after the 28th if you need it.

[Mully]

It's a brave man coming in here asking for advice on the best lube...

Bow chicka bow wow.



I don't know for sure but would suggest something like chain grease. Sticky fibrous lube that will do a triple act of:
1) Lubricating
2) Not flying off in the heat or over time
3) Sealing out dirt to a reasoble degree

I have some of the spray on stuff at mine if you need a squirt - bowl on over after the 28th if you need it.

I've got a spray can of chain wax - you reckon that would be a goer? Saves me getting some grease.

28th no good to me, Miss Mully wants to ride NOW!!

[ManDownUnder]

I've got a spray can of chain wax - you reckon that would be a goer? Saves me getting some grease.

28th no good to me, Miss Mully wants to ride NOW!!

I think it should be pretty good but I'm no expert in the area - just general engineering principles applied (as best I recall them...)