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Old 10-13-2008, 02:23 PM
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I've just started hearing a squeak (not in the engine but near the handgrip) recently on my '04 1200c. I also seem to recall reading that the cables should be lubed every once in awhile. Did I read right ? Is there a specific kind of lube that I should get to lube the cables ?
 
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Old 10-13-2008, 02:30 PM
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I use Super Oil, but there are some other cable lubes that I think are better, I don't recall the name of those at the moment. I think one is called dry slide.
 
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Go to any scooter dealer and get some cable lube. Follow the directions.
 
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It could also just be the pin holding the lever in place, but lube cables anyway, won't hurt none, just put a little anti-sieze on the pin.
 
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