should I grease/lube the butterfly spindle before refitting

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Was wondering what the thoughts are regarding lubrication of the butterfly spindle when I reinsert into the carb body:

1) nothing
2) moly paste
3) engine oil
4) copaslip
5) something else !
 

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I alway put a little dab of molly grease on the shafts and joints when re-assembling the carb linkages.
 
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As far as I am aware Honda recommend, zilch, nothing, zero lube at that location. But I'm probably wrong.
I fear anything you did put on would go hard over time and attract dirt onto the shaft.
Ignore Doug, he's a very naughty boy :spank1:. Very naughty.
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