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Choke cable

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A month or so ago my choke cable seized so I took it off and cleaned and lubed it. It pulls out super easy now but I can't get it to stay out. I have tighten the lock nut as much as I can and it doesn't make any difference. Anyone have any suggestions?
 
Do you mean you've tightened the plastic knobs up at the handle bar, both of them, and it still won't stay up? if so then you need a new one. That or just keep a clothes peg handy.
 
Yes tighten the plastic knobs up. Going to try and wrap some wire around it between the knobs
 
Likely the plastic thread is gone or cracked. One way to fix that is order a new one....or come up with some 'shady tree mechanic fix' ...... which just adds more 'character' to an already cool old bike. :D
 
Sounds like I've got the same issue as RGM.

There was a thread in the last few weeks that mentioned pulling the choke knob up and turning it clockwise to lock it in place. I just tried that and there's no way the knob wants to be turned at all. Seems that method doesn't apply to 1979 GS1000's.
 
Thanks for the turning tip. Although the knobs doesn't rearly turn it give mine enough friction to stay in place while it starts
 
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