Choke Lever Stiffness

Jere · 07-06-2009, 11:43 PM

How tight should the choke lever be? On my '99 GZ I find it is VERY stiff. I have to really push on it with my thumb to get it to move.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-07-2009, 12:00 AM

The choke cable could probably use a little oil. Just a few drops of oil at the lever end will work it's way down to the carb end with time. My personal choice is ATF but any light oil will do.

07-07-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jere

How tight should the choke lever be? On my '99 GZ I find it is VERY stiff. I have to really push on it with my thumb to get it to move.

I've noticed this too, and in fact, I recently took apart the clutch lever mechanism where the choke is and poured some oil in there. I also adjusted the clutch cable (but just at the top). Still, the choke is pretty stiff, though a little better. Anyone else notice this, too?

Keith

Easy Rider · 07-07-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kmkindred

I've noticed this too, and in fact, I recently took apart the clutch lever mechanism where the choke is and poured some oil in there.

I think you lucked out. It is supposed to be stiff....so it STAYS where you put it while warming up. Others have oiled it and found it won't stay in place anymore.

I thought someone said you could adjust the tension somewhat ......but I don't remember HOW.
Wonder if that is covered in the service manual ??

GZ250 · 07-09-2009, 01:59 AM

it happend with me also. i had to replace the cable. the oiling sometimes does not work.

07-06-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
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07-07-2009, 12:00 AM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Choke Lever Stiffness The choke cable could probably use a little oil. Just a few drops of oil at the lever end will work it's way down to the carb end with time. My personal choice is ATF but any light oil will do.
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GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 334	Re: Choke Lever Stiffness it happend with me also. i had to replace the cable. the oiling sometimes does not work. __________________ “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” “People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.” --- Søren Kierkegaard --- Login or Register to Remove Ads
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