Choke cable for 82 GS650G

[MP3Girl]

My choke cable is very sticky, not sure what the PO used on it but it looks like chapstick caked in the lever end. I ordered a new one from Boulevard Suzuki. Turns out its the one for an 81 GS650 with a big knob on the end, part# 58400-45110. I found another microfiche and I think I need part# 58410-34500. I can't find this anywhere. Does anyone know if I can take the knob off the cable I have? Thanks!

[fishfarm]

Apparently there's a 58410-34500 available in the UK:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-GS650-Z-GS-650-Z-NOS-GENUINE-CHOKE-CABLE-/330553256633

[Do Little]

I had the same issue on an 82 GS550, apparently there's multiple choke cables on the microfiche and they ordered the wrong one for me. I was able to get the right one, had to order it from the local Suzuki dealer.

[jbs80106]

Did you try just lubing it as supposed to do annually? Could just be dry. Also check for kinks. Never tried but maybe the carb slides at the other end were gunked up too making the choke hard to move?

[BassCliff]

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[tom203]

My choke cable is very sticky, not sure what the PO used on it but it looks like chapstick caked in the lever end. I ordered a new one from Boulevard Suzuki. Turns out its the one for an 81 GS650 with a big knob on the end, part# 58400-45110. I found another microfiche and I think I need part# 58410-34500. I can't find this anywhere. Does anyone know if I can take the knob off the cable I have? Thanks!

If you don't clean the gunk out of lever end, a new cable might be no improvement- clean it and when you have cable disconnected, try dripping a very light oil down the cable, something like 3-1 oil.

[Macguyver]

How I Learned to Love the Lube.

As long as the cable is not frayed, get down to your local auto parts gadgets and widgets type store and pick up a cable luber.


They are usually about 5-10 bucks, and will last you a lifetime

First clean out the cable sheathing by running some 3-in-1, or wd-40 through, then lube the cable with some white lithium grease, or dedicated cable lube.
Done deal, easy peasy, no fuss, no muss, did I say it's easy?

Here's some additional instructions too if you need 'em.

http://www.scootertherapy.com/clubepage.html

[MP3Girl]

Thanks for the help everyone. We have a cable luber so I tried that again after I cleaned out more gunk. I think it's a little better. While doing that I noticed oil on the rear rim now. I guess the hub oil is leaking from somewhere.

[waterman]

Thanks for the help everyone. We have a cable luber so I tried that again after I cleaned out more gunk. I think it's a little better. While doing that I noticed oil on the rear rim now. I guess the hub oil is leaking from somewhere.

It may not be as bad as you fear, it could be overfilled with gear oil. Check the level. The rear units are pretty tough, worst case scenario, pick up used one from breakers or eBay. They are not that rare and should be pretty cheap, just make sure it is for a 650, the bigger bikes used a different part.

A quick search of eBay show them around $50 bucks delivered to my door.

Be sure to check BassCliff website for a factory service download. Best deal around.

[tom203]

It may not be as bad as you fear, it could be overfilled with gear oil. Check the level. The rear units are pretty tough, worst case scenario, pick up used one from breakers or eBay. They are not that rare and should be pretty cheap, just make sure it is for a 650, the bigger bikes used a different part.

A quick search of eBay show them around $50 bucks delivered to my door.

Be sure to check BassCliff website for a factory service download. Best deal around.

Yeah, check the level and make sure it's gear oil (thick and stinky ) and not something PO substituted !