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Choke lever and cable broke - suggestions?

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I finally got my 82 GS1100L up and running and when I started it the darn choke cable snapped and the lever (finger lever type) broke. So now I'm back to not having a running bike. I have a 1980 GS1000E parts bike but it has the plunger type of choke and I have no idea if its compatible. Its mounted right in the triple tree bolt so I don't know where I'd mount it.

If I need to get a replacement for the entire left hand switch module does anyone have a suggestion for where to order from? I'd like to get a new cable at the same time.

Also, any way to get back on the road in the meantime? The bike will turn over and start most of the time but will die quickly after, presumably because it needs a little bit of choke until warm.

Thanks.


Location: US (Ohio to be exact)
Bike: 1982 GS1100L
 
My '82 1100e has broke twice since it became too hard to operate the choke without a helping hand down on the carbs. Mine is just a plastice lever and cap that screw into the bottom of the left handle bar assembly. I don't think my cable ever broke, just the thumb lever assembly.

Why can't you operate your choke without the cable at all? Just push and pull the mechanism on the carbs with your hand?

The brand new replacement parts for my thumb lever were cheap enough.
 
The lever is still available from Suzuki as part number 58721-27503. I'd pick up a new choke cable (P/N 58410-49X02) and lever at the same time.

Verify that the fuel enrichment bar slides smoothly across by hand. I've seen corrosion between the steel rod and the carb bodies which makes the assembly bind. Add a little WD or PB Blaster to the area where the rod slides through the carb body and move the assembly back and forth. That should loosen it up.
 
My handle broke, but due to aftermarket handlebar /gas tank interference. Heres my temporary fix.
A quick pull and hold on the string while cranking the engine.20140212_192811.jpg
 
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I always just pull the shaft to the left and stick a quarter behind the little lever on cylinder 1's choke to hold it open.
 
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