Speedo and tach cable lube

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  • BlackStar
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Speedo and tach cable lube

    My manual doesn't state what to use? On cars I used to use dry graphite lube. Worked great.

    What do you guys use?
  • hampshirehog
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
    • Oct 2007
    • 12675
    • Hampshire. UK

    #2
    Same as you - 'orrible black stuff that graphite, gets everywhere but it does the trick.
    79 GS1000S
    79 GS1000S (another one)
    80 GSX750
    80 GS550
    80 CB650 cafe racer
    75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
    75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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    • Dave8338
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • Aug 2006
      • 11608
      • Annandale, MN

      #3
      Originally posted by BlackStar
      My manual doesn't state what to use? On cars I used to use dry graphite lube. Worked great.

      What do you guys use?
      Ditto...

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      • Guest

        #4
        Chain wax.

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        • trippivot
          Forum Sage
          Past Site Supporter
          • Aug 2006
          • 2815
          • Des Moines , IA

          #5
          spray white lithium grease is what I use in the spinning type of cables.
          flush the dirt out with brakes cleaner first and 1 lubeing will really last a long time . as long as a tire at least

          I have a force spray attachment and use it in a heavy load clutch cable too.

          for the choke and throttle I like a light oil 6-1 bel rey spray can

          I think the chain wax is too sticky and grabby at least for me.
          SUZUKI , There is no substitute

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