replace choke cable?

jpeleven2002 · January 15, 2009, 07:43:45 PM

Hi, I'm a newbie here, and to riding . . . I had a mishap with my choke cable (the plastic thing that attaches to the bracket broke) and think I need to replace it. Is this an easy thing to do? I have little mechanical experience, but looking at it, I think I can do it. Any suggestions?

Curtis_Valk · January 15, 2009, 07:59:49 PM

No suggestions, but welcome to the forum. Someone here will give you some info I'm sure.

Curtis

jpeleven2002 · January 15, 2009, 08:16:48 PM

thanks curtis

dgc67 · January 16, 2009, 06:21:40 AM

Yes, welcome. Must have been a busy day, usually a new poster gets overwhelming amount of welcomes!

What year Magna is it? I am having trouble picturing where it broke.

roboto65 · January 16, 2009, 08:06:35 AM

If it is a 3rd gen they have a nasty habit of breaking at the speedo the little plastic ring that holds it to the speedo gesr. Oh and Welcome to our little club and hope to see you out there at a MOOTMag!!!

jpeleven2002 · January 16, 2009, 08:24:13 AM

it's a '95 vf750. I'm sorry if I don't use the correct lingo when describing the part that broke, like I said, I'm new at this. The cable is intact and somewhat operable. It's the knob that I pull out to "choke" it. The plastic knob I guess, that tightens around the bracket, is what broke. So the cable is just kinda hanging there, unattached. Any help would be appreciated. I think I'm going to try to get the part today. Any ideas about where to get it besides the dealer in San Antonio?

lragan · January 16, 2009, 08:40:29 AM

I like the guys at 35N Honda in New Braunfels -- they have a good parts department. If you ride out there, they can have a look and order what you need -- means you will have to make a second trip, but I don't know anyone in Central Texas who maintains much inventory for our bikes.

I ride a '96 VF750. If you decide to come to New Braunfels, let me know the time. If I can swing it, I will ride down from Austin and meet you in person.

If you don't like the freeway, you can come out 281 to 46. There are some nice back roads in the area if you have time to play.

roboto65 · January 16, 2009, 09:27:16 AM

Ohhhhhhhhh heheheh sorry Yeah Choke not Clutch LOL.. You will probably have to buy a new cable or used if you can find one you probably will have to remove the carbs to get to the cable end!!!

KTC · January 16, 2009, 09:38:54 AM

sounds like the beginnings of another *wrench session*

jpeleven2002 · January 16, 2009, 09:51:53 AM

hhmmm so it's not a beginners type of project?

roboto65 · January 16, 2009, 10:12:59 AM

Pulling the carbs for the first time can be a little daunting but after that easy.

lragan · January 16, 2009, 10:19:37 AM

We can arrange a wrench session at my place when you have the part in hand. I am not experienced at everything, but I have a good set of tools, and have made the round trip with the carbs when I rejetted them. Ken, from Hutto, needs to sync the carbs on his CB900, and we have been trying to find a suitable Saturday. Suitable meaning not so cold and windy that we are all shivering too hard to work!!

jpeleven2002 · January 16, 2009, 11:49:55 AM

I hear ya (about the cold) mighty nice of you to offer. I just might have to take you up on it. I'm about to go down to Joe Harrison Honda here in town and see what they have/say. If it sounds easy enough, a buddy of mine might come and try to help . . .

dgc67 · January 16, 2009, 12:47:00 PM

Well, let us know how it goes either way. Pictures are always nice too!

lragan · January 16, 2009, 02:47:40 PM

Quote from: jpeleven2002 on January 16, 2009, 11:49:55 AM
I hear ya (about the cold) mighty nice of you to offer. I just might have to take you up on it. I'm about to go down to Joe Harrison Honda here in town and see what they have/say. If it sounds easy enough, a buddy of mine might come and try to help . . .

Of course, your friend is welcome, too.

replace choke cable?

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