Does this look bent?

[mrhedges]

I am having a hard time getting the Choke cable back in. Does this look bent to you guys?
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[posplayr]

No.....................

Hook the end of the cable into the flange on the shaft, then pull the nuts over the bent fork holder

[JTGS850GL]

Actually it does look like someone crimped the opening the cable goes through closed. The two "rails" with the hole in them should be parallel. The cable goes in through the side and them up the middle between the two end plates. I think Jim is referring to the throttle cable which looks normal.

[mrhedges]

should I try to carefully bend it back?

[posplayr]

Actually it does look like someone crimped the opening the cable goes through closed. The two "rails" with the hole in them should be parallel. The cable goes in through the side and them up the middle between the two end plates. I think Jim is referring to the throttle cable which looks normal.

Yea I simply focused on what appeared to be the subject of the photo.

[loud et]

Flat blade screwdriver. Twist. Fixed.
Yes it is a bit closed, don't worry it's a strong peice, it won't break.

[mrhedges]

cool thanks. that's what I thought but I wanted to double check.

[Brendan W]

Your carb balance screw looks in very good condition. That could mean a number of things.
Everybody who ever worked on it has been very careful and used the correct tools.
They are replacements.
Nobody ever worked on it.