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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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I did the 1,000 mile service today on my street glide. I bought the service manual and followed all of the steps. It was pretty easy and I enjoyed learning some things about my new ride. The one thing I can't seem to figure out is what type of oil or grease do they use for the clutch/brake levers and the hinges on the saddle bags and fuel door. Does anyone know what I should use and if it's in the service manual what page is it on. I looked a few times and can't come up with anything. Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:56 AM
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It's grease! Use whatever you have to hand. I have a pot that is literally decades old and it goes on everything. When it needs greasing next time I have plenty. I do however also have a small pot of JCB digger waterproof grease, a nice shade of blue, that I use on my foot controls, but there is no need to go over the top.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 06:09 AM
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The lever is an aluminum pin in a nylon sleeve. Forget about it. I hope you are kidding about the gas cap and bag hinge.
 
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I bought a can of silicone spray and use that every so often on the brake and clutch lever.
 
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