1981 GS650G choke adjustment?

[Guest]

I dont have any of the original tools. I really dont like using a screw driver to tap the choke knob out or in. Is there a specific tool Suzuki made to adjust the choke. My hands and arms are WAY to big ti reach in and adjust it.

[tkent02]

There's a knob on the end of the choke cable. Sits up on the steering head. Is yours missing?

[Steve]

I really dont like using a screw driver to tap the choke knob out or in.

I am trying to picture that in my mind.

The only two adjustments that I know of are the slack adjuster at the carbs and the threaded nut at the steering stem.
I don't remember either of them needing a screw driver.

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[tom203]

There's a knob on the end of the choke cable. Sits up on the steering head. Is yours missing?

Probably frozen choke cable, so get new one- maybe $16 and stop beating on it!

[Curly Mike]

Mine looks like it in the back middle of the carb bank. impossible to get a hand on it...

[tom203]

Mine looks like it in the back middle of the carb bank. impossible to get a hand on it...

Nope- remove gas tank and it's readily accessible. Impossible comes later with carb removal/reinstall to do a proper carb cleaning.

[recycled64]

You're calling it the 'choke knob' when it's really the idle adjustment knob, right? and tapping gently on one of the raised knurls with a light hammer tap and the right sized screwdriver in the direction you want to go won't do anything, except raising or lowering the idle, hopefully.

[tom203]

You're calling it the 'choke knob' when it's really the idle adjustment knob, right? and tapping gently on one of the raised knurls with a light hammer tap and the right sized screwdriver in the direction you want to go won't do anything, except raising or lowering the idle, hopefully.

Yes,, you are probably in tune with this guy! I have small heat resistant hands so easy for me to reach in and adjust mine. Of course, last time that I did was maybe 4 years ago- set And forget.

[1948man]

Mine looks like it in the back middle of the carb bank. impossible to get a hand on it...

Stand on the left side and use your left hand. 1st finger and thumb.

[sparki]

really? choke and idle adjustment confused about which is which?

i have big hands and have never had issues adjusting that screw... with or without gloves

[BigD_83]

Mine looks like it in the back middle of the carb bank. impossible to get a hand on it...

I think you might be looking at the idle adjustment knob

(part #73 here: http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/...etor-model-z)?

For that you could use a screwdriver to turn, if its bushing is bad. No reason at all to do so if the carbs are clean and the tuning is good.

As mentioned, the choke adjustment on your year 650 should be a pull knob in the middle of the steering head. If that and its cable are missing, then you can always use the end of the choke rail on the left hand side of the carbs to hold the choke open during warmup.

[Curly Mike]

What a DICK. I used the wrong word. You are a Forum Mentor with that attitude and sarcasm? What a joke you are. So sorry I used the wrong word. Idle is what I meant. No way your big hand or your big mouth fits in that space. REALLY????

[tkent02]

What an ass hole.
Have fun with your messed up choke or throttle or whatever the heck it is.

[Charlie G]

What an ass hole.
Have fun with your messed up choke or throttle or whatever the heck it is.

Full of grace aren't we?

[tkent02]

New moron who doesn't know a choke from a throttle looking for help and calling those who offer it a DICK doesn't deserve a whole lot of grace.