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Steering Stem Nut/ Choke Relocation

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Hi All,

I'm wanting to relocate the choke cable on my '81 GS 850G. I bought a new left switch/turn signal control which has the choke lever underneath the housing. I know I'll need to fabricate a barrel that goes on the end of a GS 1100 cable to fit the carbs (or do something on that end to make it connect). If I'm able to make that part work, I'd love to do away with the unsightly nut popping out through the steering stem that the choke cable presently runs through.

The diagram in my Clymer manual shows a different steering stem set up than what I ha ve on my 850G, at least as far as the top nut/bolt is concerned. Is there an easy way to get rid of the nut and switch to the bolt set up since I wouldn't be running the choke cable through it any more? Any other ideas?

Thanks in advance for your response.
 
Thanks for the tip, but I'm going for a cleaner look. I just want it gone and replaced with a bolt if possible.
 
Part 25 is a rubber fork cap. I think you need an acorn nut to take the place of the plastic ring that is part of the choke tensioner assembly
 
Thanks to you both. I now have two more ideas than I had before. Not sure which way I'll go, but thank you!
 
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