Choke Plunger Assembly source? '79 GS 1000E

[iammulva]

Hi all,

I have finally gotten a start on rebuilding my carbs. Not much of a start just yet, but I've never done it before and am in no great hurry. So far, I've ordered and gotten o-ring kit and the hex-head replacement fasteners for carb/intake boots (I have to say these replacements are ideal).

I have just now ordered the top and bowl gaskets so those will be in before I'm ready to re-assemble.

My problem at this point is that the plastic sleeve on the choke plunger assembly that serves as the lift point for the choke plunger is worn badly on 2 of the plungers and not much better on the other two. I've searched the forums for a source for replacement and can't locate a source.

I've looked at BikeBandit, but they are showing that part as being discontinued.

Where else can I look? Would a dealer have this part still? Is there a non-plastic replacement?

All input is welcome. Thanks in advance.

Chris

 

[Nessism]

I've seen aluminum ones but no idea where to find them. I think your best bet is to get some used ones since they are discontinued from Suzuki. I think I have some so if you want to go this route, let me know and I'll pull out the spares box and check.

 

[iammulva]

Thanks Ed,

I'll definitely take what you have!!! If the shoulder/rim of the sleeve isn't mangled it will be better than what I have. In the meantime, I'll keep looking for aluminum ones.

Greatly appreciated.

Chris

 

[Nessism]

Sorry Chris, guess I shot my mouth off too early; just checked my spares box and don't have any of those spool's.

I suggest putting an ad in the Parts Wanted forum, someone will have some.

 

[iammulva]

Ah well, thanks anyway. Will post there.