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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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What is the equivalent to "Harley Lube" for cables, hinges, ect.?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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for clutch or throttle cables, I buy a can of cable lube ( green can) with a cable luber attachment, you can shoot the lube right through the cable...I've had the same can for over 30 years.

for hinges etc white lithium greases is handy although i use a clear "teflon" lube from harbor freight ( gray tube)- radio shack used to carry the same stuff. it stays in place even when hot.
I use it at work so I always have some around.

I use hi temp bearing grease on stuff like the old brake linkages on the panhead- it sticks and repels water

whatever you use, apply sparingly, wipe off any excess or overspray

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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks Mike. I was just wondering if anyone knows what the "civilian" equivalent of what the service manual refers to as "Harley Lube" is.
 
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Thanks Mike. I was just wondering if anyone knows what the "civilian" equivalent of what the service manual refers to as "Harley Lube" is.
Kentucky lube, otherwise known as KY. Manufactured by Johnson & Johnson.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks Mike. I was just wondering if anyone knows what the "civilian" equivalent of what the service manual refers to as "Harley Lube" is.
Chainsaw bar oil.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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If you do not use moco lube then your warranty is voided.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Don't let your wife find a tube of KY jelly in your luggage. It won't turn out good.
 
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Refined Caviar !
 
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