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you choice. My personal preference is for mineral based oil is Castrol 20W50 while the synthetic I
use is Mobil 1 15W50.
Lube EVERYTHING that moves.
WD-40 is a good rust preventative and water repellent, but it is not a good lubricant. Use a
product that is truly a lubricant. Every motorcycle shop has a product (or several) that is designed
for lubricating moving parts and cables. Buy a can and use it. It will be more expensive than a can
of WD-40, but it will last for years and more than pay for itself by reducing cable wear.
Now that you have taken care of your new mount - have fun - and give a friendly wave to us other
folks on two wheels!
