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Devinci40
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« on: May 14, 2022, 05:22:15 PM »
Is there a choke adjustment? When I pull the lever down to choke the bike it doesn’t stAy put I have to hold it down or it just keep returning to the non choke position.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2022, 05:40:39 PM »
One of mine does too.  After a desmog for some reason, never did it before.  I just hold it. 
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2022, 06:58:48 PM »
I think that happens when someone lubes the cable. It’s not that expensive go replace the cable
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Pappy!
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2022, 07:24:51 PM »
Chris....I have a brand new spare Honda choke cable. Slicker than snake snot! Just had the carbs off mine and compared the two cables and I am pretty sure the new one is easier than the existing cable.
I run my pilot settings a bit rich anyway so I jut touch the choke and done.
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WintrSol
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2022, 08:33:05 PM »
Yes, there is an adjustment, but it's to match the travel of all six.

But, are you pushing the choke ALL the way down? If I push it until it feels like it is set, it will come off, and wasn't really on to begin with. If I push it farther, through that initial resistance, it stays down.
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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2022, 10:19:38 PM »
Or, with a little "injunuity" you can do away with the fool choke control completely and have one that works better and will not break. Referring to the black knob and SS lever setup.

http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_18944/New%20choke%20control3.jpg
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Devinci40
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2022, 03:43:19 AM »
Mine was fine till I lubed it with wd40, could someone point me in the direction of the choke cable I should buy
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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2022, 05:03:12 AM »
Quote from: Devinci40 on May 15, 2022, 03:43:19 AM
Mine was fine till I lubed it with wd40, could someone point me in the direction of the choke cable I should buy

WD40 is a good metal cleaner.  And rust preventer.  Lube, not so much - dries out & gets gooey.  Use cable lube - usually graphite with an evaporative carrier.  Maybe newer tech lately.
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2022, 11:26:01 AM »
Quote from: Devinci40 on May 15, 2022, 03:43:19 AM
Mine was fine till I lubed it with wd40, could someone point me in the direction of the choke cable I should buy

Go to HDL or Procaliber or the like and order from the parts fisch for your bike.
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