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Post by saferider1 on Jan 18, 2013 22:46:10 GMT -5
I have a 2012 Taotao ATM50-A Stealth. Speedometer cable broke after 450km (3 months). I have a replacement on hand. What's the preferred lubricant for a speedo cable? I've read about graphite oil and white lithium grease and others. Just wanted to check in with you guys before making a decision. Also want to lube the speedo cable on my new Taotao ATM150-A Evo before the first ride. Thanks!
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Post by carasdad on Jan 18, 2013 23:06:55 GMT -5
I use graphite. The lube they come with is an odd type of grease that turns tar like...and will notice it is 'setting up' into a tar like substance....cause your speedo needle will start bouncing due to the binding.
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Post by qwertydude on Jan 18, 2013 23:48:43 GMT -5
Regular spray chain and cable lube work fine. What's important though is to clean out the Chinese grease first. Brake cleaner sprayed through the end works wonders.
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Post by prodigit on Jan 19, 2013 0:28:45 GMT -5
Edit: ignore post... wrong topic...
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Post by rockynv on Jan 19, 2013 1:19:55 GMT -5
Or switch to a magnetic speedometer. They use a magnetic bolt to replace one holding the brake rotor on and a sensor on the fork tube to read a revolution when it passes by. No moving parts except for the indicator needle, none if it is digital.
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