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Hey Guys,

A while back I had to replace my speedo cable as the small white connector that's part of the cable broke off.

I replaced the speedo cable with another, and it now works, however when I am driving the speedo needle itself shakes as it is rising or declining.

As in, when I am accelerating from 10 - 30km, the speedo needle itself will shake back and forth.

It still works, and shows me the speed I am going, however its just really weird that its not a smooth flow anymore.

Does anyone know what might be happening? I'm quite sure I put it in correctly and that its connected right as everything lined up.

Did I need to add additional grease or lubricant onto the end of the speedo cable before I attached it?

Any info would be greatly appreciated :P

Thanks!

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yep, the cable is binding as it rotates.

first step is to check there are no sharp bends in it after the install.

If there aren't then put up with it or buy a new one.

Thanks for the input guys!

Amazing, just bought that one and its apparently a dud lol.

Ill have to put up with it I guess.

Any type of greese or lube I should use between the speedo and the speedo cable?

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Go to a push bike shop and buy some Triflow, best lube I have ever found. :thumbsup:

Hey Mate,

Thanks for that, ill do that when I remove the dash to put in LED's, once this is done hopefully it shouldnt be an issue anymore.

Does anywhere else sell that stuff? Can I get it at a hardware place?

How much does it cost?

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