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Old 04-19-2013, 09:30 PM   #1
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I just replaced my Speedometer and cable on Wed., Should I have lubed the cable, it seems quiet.
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Old 04-20-2013, 02:00 AM   #2
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I just replaced my Speedometer and cable on Wed., Should I have lubed the cable, it seems quiet.
Yes, I'd pull it back out and lube it.
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I just replaced my Speedometer and cable on Wed., Should I have lubed the cable, it seems quiet.
I would definitely pull it back out and lube it. Any lube would be better than running it dry.
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