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giom-650

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Squeeky speedometer
11/30/04 at 11:30:08

The squeeky speedometer is solved by pushing petroleum jelly between the rubber cowling seal and the fuel tank. You use a thin plastic card to slide the petroleum jelly between the seal and tank. Wipe the excess jelly off your tank when done.

I think most of the squeeking occurs at the front of speedo bezel seal. So, make sure that area is covered.
Mine no longer squeeks. Grin

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Re: Squeeky speedometer
Reply #1 - 12/01/04 at 04:12:44

giom-650 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:

The squeeky speedometer is solved by pushing petroleum jelly between the rubber cowling seal and the fuel tank. You use a thin plastic card to slide the petroleum jelly between the seal and tank. Wipe the excess jelly off your tank when done.

I think most of the squeeking occurs at the front of speedo bezel seal. So, make sure that area is covered.
Mine no longer squeeks. Grin

You lube a squeaky door hinge, so why not a squeaky speedo. Makes perfect sense Wink

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Smoknweelz Ex Member	Re: Squeeky speedometer Reply #2 - 12/01/04 at 08:08:32 I agree tha Lubing is a great idea, But wouldn't it make more sense, in this case, to use a Grease (ie. for Ball joints etc.) instead of petroleum jelly? Because I recall that petroleum degrades rubber ... as we all know from other aspects of life... Smokn~ 8)
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giom-650

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Re: Squeeky speedometer
Reply #3 - 12/01/04 at 08:37:11

Silicone grease might be a better choice. The petroleum jelly is said to oxidize away quickly. I've found some information that petroleum jelly effects latex rubber, but I suspect the bezel seal is a synthetic rubber that has to stand up to the elements and so is not likely to be effected by the jelly.
Be careful not to use anything that will attack the paint on your tank. The seal is easier to replace than the tank. Wink

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Squeeky speedometer Reply #4 - 12/02/04 at 14:35:12 I'm planning to install a grease nipple on the speedo housing to make it easier to lube. 8)
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Susan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline Been AWOL but I'm back... Posts: 682 Eastern PA Gender:	Re: Squeeky speedometer Reply #5 - 12/03/04 at 07:17:41 What's a grease nipple?
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Smoknweelz Ex Member	Re: Squeeky speedometer Reply #6 - 12/03/04 at 08:55:06 Funny Greg! And don't worry Susan, This has nothing to do with a wild night on the town.... 8) Smokn~ 8)
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Paladin. Serious Thumper Offline Hamster Posts: 4929 Sunny Southern California Gender:	Re: Squeeky speedometer Reply #7 - 12/03/04 at 10:02:02 Susan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12: What's a grease nipple? Try Google Images -- first use "grease nipple" and then "grease gun" to see images of nipples and the tool used to force grease thru the nipple into the space you wish to grease -- such as wheel bearings, ball joints, or speedometer housings.
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Re: Squeeky speedometer
Reply #8 - 12/05/04 at 05:49:36

Paladin. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:

Try Google Images -- first use "grease nipple" and then "grease gun" to see images of nipples and the tool used to force grease thru the nipple into the space you wish to grease -- such as wheel bearings, ball joints, or speedometer housings.

Don't guys have all the fun with terminology? We have male and female named parts for everything, plus greasy nipples, and pet c_ocks. Too many terms to remember.

Don't worry Susan. A grease nipple is just something that guys like to squirt grease into Shocked

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Susan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline Been AWOL but I'm back... Posts: 682 Eastern PA Gender:	Re: Squeeky speedometer Reply #9 - 12/08/04 at 08:00:21 You guys and your terminology crack me up! Thanks for the explanation.
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