Technics Counterweight

[yabadaba]

Hi, I have a SL-1200 MK5 and decided to remove the counterweight today as I noticed what I thought was dirt in the groove between the plastic dial and the counterweight body. But, on inspection, it appears to be some kind of grease and I think there is also some of this around the 'threads' too. Any idea if the counterweight is supposed to be greased...if so I assume pretty much anything (Vaseline, Nyogel) could be used...if supposed to be greased I'd prefer to clean and apply fresh before re-fitting?

[Dubster68]

You can put a dab of anything on but to be honest I never bothered. It doesn't really need it

[yabadaba]

Cheers, makes the counterweight movement feel a little slicker, so added a little synthetic lube. Just wondered if they came lubed from the factory.

[Dubster68]

Not sure if they came new with anything on them. I have never used anything and had no issues.

I think its up to you.

To lube or not to lube that is the question