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?
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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 knobsComment
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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.
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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.Comment
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Thanks for the turning tip. Although the knobs doesn't rearly turn it give mine enough friction to stay in place while it startsComment
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Cleaning the top with brake clean to remove any oil also helped meComment
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