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1981 GS650G choke adjustment?

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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.
 
There's a knob on the end of the choke cable. Sits up on the steering head. Is yours missing?
 
Curly Mike said:
I really dont like using a screw driver to tap the choke knob out or in.
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I am trying to picture that in my mind. :-k

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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Mine looks like it in the back middle of the carb bank. impossible to get a hand on it...
 
Curly Mike said:
Mine looks like it in the back middle of the carb bank. impossible to get a hand on it...
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Nope- remove gas tank and it's readily accessible. Impossible comes later with carb removal/reinstall to do a proper carb cleaning.
 
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.
 
recycled64 said:
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.
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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.
 
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 ;)
 
Curly Mike said:
Mine looks like it in the back middle of the carb bank. impossible to get a hand on it...
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I think you might be looking at the idle adjustment knob

(part #73 here: http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d3fd69f8700230d8b4da2f/carburetor-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.
 
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????
 
What an ass hole.
Have fun with your messed up choke or throttle or whatever the heck it is.
 
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.
 
Curly Mike said:
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????
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It's the internet and sometimes good-natured ribbing doesn't across as such. Calling someone a dick isn't exactly taking the high road, either. However, I've seen friendships cemented after worse starts.


If you can forgive any real or perceived insults, let's try to get at why you are asking the question in the first place.

As many of us surmised, you are actually trying to adjust the idle, not the choke. It's an adjustment that shouldn't be made on the fly, and if you are doing so, there is another issue with your carbs.

It's likely a dirty carb(s), paired up with an improper synch, but there are other potential issues you might need to explore.

Can you describe what's going on with your motorcycle?
 
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