choke cable too long.

[six pack]

I bought a new to me bike 1997 Valk standard,  the PO installed new cables and a drag bar,  the cables seem to be extra long , they are long enough that the choke will not engage, I have to hold the right side until it starts and then warms up.  there is no more take up space on the left side adjuster .   any suggestions...  TIA 



 

[John Schmidt]

I bought a new to me bike 1997 Valk standard,  the PO installed new cables and a drag bar,  the cables seem to be extra long , they are long enough that the choke will not engage, I have to hold the right side until it starts and then warms up.  there is no more take up space on the left side adjuster .   any suggestions...  TIA 

Yes! Get rid of the cable altogether. 

[six pack]

and do what John??       

[Gavin_Sons]

See that black knob tomthe right of the carb? Thats his choke

[WintrSol]

You do know the crossover cable has adjusters on both ends, right?

[six pack]

that knob idea looks like a keeper,  what's involved in that, ??  also I did not know about the cross over adjustment......... ya know... this is a great site......

[John Schmidt]

Six Pack, here's a link to an old post of mine re. that choke mod. I've posted more recently but can't seem to find it, maybe someone else will remember. It was just the last few weeks, don't recall if it was in the Tech or General.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,35367.0.html

[six pack]

Thanks a bunch John, I will take a peek and go from there  ..