old choke/new choke

[Guest]

I have an 83 gs1100esd, bought carb set from 81 0r 82. my original cable pulld sideways and the replacemant pulls up. even though the throttle cable bracket appears the same on the two, the choke linkage bar in the center of the carbs strikes the throttle cable threads and cable not allowing full choke travel. If anyone has a pic or an explanation on this Id appreciate it.
Also if any one has a idea for a modified choke linkage set up let me know, Im thinking of pulling the choke rod directly by hand but Ill have to override the clutch lever switch.
thanks and sorry for no pic. Ill put one in later if that helps.
george

[hampshirehog]

Sounds as if somebody has put the choke linkage on the wrong way round. I've seen this a few times (and, ahem, made the mistake myself ) - allows partial choke but not full choke. The solution is....turn the linkage round.

[Nessism]

If you still have the old carbs how about swapping the choke actuation parts?

[snicrep5]

p.o had someone take original carbs to mexico (we're right on the border) and they never came back.
Ill have to rig up something. would like to find a handlebar mtd choke lever.
dont need the choke for long in these parts anyway.