1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Thanks Rich, fabricobbling is an art worth having.

Cheers.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

That’s some slick fabricobbling, Max.

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Shaped the end of the rod into an eye and then filed it flat to fit inside the original choke cable holder. M4 bolt and locknut to secure the rod in the cable holder. New choke works smoothly with full range of movement for the choke rail. I installed the manual choke on the left side of the carbs so the choke can be used with the left hand while the starter button and throttle are operated as usual.

Choke 6 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


Choke 7 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


Choke 8 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


Choke 9 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


That is all for today, its cold beer time now.

[Shin-Ken 1074]

First thing is to file away some material to allow the lock rod to fit the carb mount, the one that isn't broken.

choke 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


choke 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


choke 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


The choke rod fits, now to work out how to secure it to the choke bar where the original choke cable would have been attached.


choke 4 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Before installing the carbs they need a manual choke to be fitted. There is some damage to the carb fittings so I will have to work with what I have. Found an old manual door lock knob off a vehicle from who knows what in the box of things you never throw away. I think I can get this to work.

door lock by Max Mutarn, on Flickr