Tom Young <young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU> wrote: > For the last few months I've noticed my speedo needle has a slight case > of the "shakes" at all speeds. While the speedo needle used to be > rock-steady, it now vibrates in a small arc, perhaps +/- 2 or 3 mph. Sounds like your cable might need some lube. I like to use motorcycle chain lube for this, as it is grease in a solvent carrier. The thin grease/solvent goes down the cable, then the solvent evaporates leaving the grease behind. If this doesn't fix you up, you might need some lube in the speedo itself. George Lyle
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