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speedo wobble? - Purplecomputer - 03-06-2012
What gives? This issue really annoys me. Makes me feel like i have a lemon
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RE: speedo wobble? - sassparilla_kid - 03-06-2012
My speedo wobbles like crazy sometimes, I think its because whatever lubrication is in the cable wears out over time and then it binds for a second until it builds enough force to rotate again, then repeats the whole cycle really fast lol. That's just my guess though
RE: speedo wobble? - Purplecomputer - 03-06-2012
Never thought of it that way. So could i just spray lubricant down the cable? I always figured iy had something to do with maybe a spring or something inside thr actuale guage
RE: speedo wobble? - sassparilla_kid - 03-06-2012
I was told these cables are sealed on the end, so I'm not sure if they can be lubricated very effectively or not, but its worth a try!! I think some really light oil or even graphite would work best
RE: speedo wobble? - Purplecomputer - 03-06-2012
(03-06-2012, 01:36 PM)sassparilla_kid I was told these cables are sealed on the end, so I'm not sure if they can be lubricated very effectively or not, but its worth a try!! I think some really light oil or even graphite would work best
So i should probably pick up a new cable?
RE: speedo wobble? - sassparilla_kid - 03-06-2012
I still think it would be easier to just try lubricating it or something first
RE: speedo wobble? - Hercules - 03-06-2012
Lube the cable with very lite oil,10wt.or less.This usually only works if noise is the problem. Broken strands in cable causes jumping,(fix ),new cable.
RE: speedo wobble? - willbhere4u - 03-06-2012
^^^Either that or a graphite powder lube
RE: speedo wobble? - Purplecomputer - 03-07-2012
Thanks guys. Ill see if lubricating works.