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Old 07-12-2009, 10:29 AM   #2
Easy Rider
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Re: Choke Lever stuck

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Originally Posted by computech
Does anyone know how to free up a stuck choke lever on the GZ 250?
Depends on WHY it is stuck.
It IS supposed to be rather stiff to move.

This is why I try to maintain a good relationship with a dealer.
Things like that can often be corrected in a couple of minutes, at little or no cost.....if they know you.

Possible that the cable is seized but more likely that the friction ring right at the lever is just too tight. Oil (or similar) is probably not a good idea as then it might become too LOOSE. A flushing with brake cleaner or alcohol might free it up.

Then once you see where the slip ring movement IS....a TINY bit of something like WD40 might prevent it from happening again.
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