Kepping choke on during warm up
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I wish my choke was the same, it's so stiff (the choke cable) that you have to push the choke link on one of the carbs to take choke off. There is an 'L' shaped link under the front of the air box that probably needs tightening (mines partially seized) but to get to it is a fair bit of stripping down, mine will stay like it until it either seizes completely or I have other work that involves more of a strip down.
Check that the nylon bushes at the end of the cable these provide a bit of friction for the cable.
I wish my choke was the same, it's so stiff (the choke cable) that you have to push the choke link on one of the carbs to take choke off. There is an 'L' shaped link under the front of the air box that probably needs tightening (mines partially seized) but to get to it is a fair bit of stripping down, mine will stay like it until it either seizes completely or I have other work that involves more of a strip down.
Check that the nylon bushes at the end of the cable these provide a bit of friction for the cable.
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mine is reallyloose and it suits me fine. I start up, and as soon as the revs jump to 3k, the lever vibrates to the halfpoint, and drops the choke down to a perfect level for continued warmup, and takeoff. Still richening the mix, but not racing the engine.
mine is reallyloose and it suits me fine. I start up, and as soon as the revs jump to 3k, the lever vibrates to the halfpoint, and drops the choke down to a perfect level for continued warmup, and takeoff. Still richening the mix, but not racing the engine.
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My '83I's choke is rather stiff to move, but I read a tip that seems to help quite a bit. When you go to put the choke on, twist the throttle at the same time. It takes some of the tension off of the choke apparatus and makes it much easier to put on. Plus, you end up giving the cold engine just a "squirt" of gas which helps it start easier. I've been doing this since early last year and never have flooded the bike. BTW, I like to crank the engine just for a second or two with the kill switch off to bring up the oil pressure. No rattle on light off.
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My '83I's choke is rather stiff to move, but I read a tip that seems to help quite a bit. When you go to put the choke on, twist the throttle at the same time. It takes some of the tension off of the choke apparatus and makes it much easier to put on. Plus, you end up giving the cold engine just a "squirt" of gas which helps it start easier. I've been doing this since early last year and never have flooded the bike. BTW, I like to crank the engine just for a second or two with the kill switch off to bring up the oil pressure. No rattle on light off.
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Maybe I don't understand the "sticking" part. If thechoke is slipping from being on while the bike is running, I don't see how the cable is sticking.Ifanything, there's too little friction keeping it in placeMy opinion is ifthe choke is hard to pull on and doesn't want to release, that would be sticking. My choke lever has had a moderate amout of pull to engage it and it stays where I leave it until I don't need it anymore and then it goes back to the off position easily.
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Maybe I don't understand the "sticking" part. If thechoke is slipping from being on while the bike is running, I don't see how the cable is sticking.Ifanything, there's too little friction keeping it in placeMy opinion is ifthe choke is hard to pull on and doesn't want to release, that would be sticking. My choke lever has had a moderate amout of pull to engage it and it stays where I leave it until I don't need it anymore and then it goes back to the off position easily.
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