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78 1000E Skunk choke configuration

chuck hahn

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So am i missing something when looking at parts fiche for the carbs? The C model shows the manual lever but the others show the cable actuator assembly. I was always in the belief the C and E ​BOTH used the manual lift lever to engage the chokes.
 
I don't remember the choke cable with anything but CV carbs. And it didn't take long to find it was a mistake, the manual lever worked a lot better with no problems. Just my opinion.
 
Exactly what i was thinking....Was looking at steering head diagram for bearing PN and saw the cable so decided to go see the carbie fiches...HMMMM???????
 
No, the 78s had the lever on the side of the carbs and the 79s had the cable up to the top clamp.
The fiche includes both years, for some reason.

Chuck, I think you need to double check what you're looks my at.
 
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Stupid computer ( and me not checking)
Both the C and N carb configuration are shown in the 78 and 79 fiches. So, I'm suggesting you double check the fiche

BTW, your handlebar pad swap request shows the 79 choke pull hole
 
I know..thus wanting to get the proper one for the 78. It came off a parts bike i got long ago and i dug it out thinking it may be what i needed...not
 
Should have said I didn't know the 1978 1000E didn't have the cable choke. I assumed all 1000E's did.
 
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