The cable can be replaced if the housing/casing is in ok condition. If the cable looks ok they can often be thoroughly cleaned, the casing flushed with a solvent and the cable sparingly lubed with lithium grease. Lube the upper foot of the cable very sparingly to prevent the grease from getting into the speedometer head.

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