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02-28-2010, 6:53 PM coop88970 Joined on 01-09-2009 West Palm, FL Posts 51 CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs Howdy. I have a choke cable (650 custom) that does not sit tight in the carb bracket. The bracket appears to be unmolested, so I'm leaning towards believing the cable is missing a piece at it's end (which seems odd because there is still a nipple thing clamped at the end of the outer cable). Or, that the cable is simply the wrong one (this bike was a basket case project from the P.O.). The book shows this: which looks slightly longer and thicker (minds out of the gutter, gents) than my cable nipple, by comparing proportions. CMSNL.com shows this image, which does not look my end-of-cable (mine doesn't have the rubber piece, or a metal ring opposite to keep it from sliding through the carb clamp). Any thoughts? I think I'm just going to have to wrap it with duct tape or something so it is thick enough to get clamped at the bracket. As it is now, it just slides right through. Thanks, Coop 1983 CX650C 1976 CB750K 1975 CB125S2 1978 RM250C Wrenching is good food for the soul.    Report

02-28-2010, 7:01 PM CXSarnia Joined on 01-11-2008 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts 2,622 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs This is a case of somebody buying the wrong cable.  The overall length of the cable isn't the important measurement, it's the length of the 'throw', as you have found out. The best bet is to get an original Honda cable - that is spec'd for your bike.   2009 DN-01 Spakin' New! 1982 CX500 Turbo & Parts bike 1981 SL185 Yamaha Exciter 198? V45 Magna 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1982 CB750K Daily rider September 1999 1982 CX500 Custom - project Originally bought April 1982 safetied and on the road 09/2008    Report

02-28-2010, 7:33 PM mr. softie Joined on 03-14-2009 Beautiful Bucks County PA... I ride a 83 GL650I Posts 660 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs You might try taking the little clamp piece off and bending it so that it will grab the outer cable when you tighten the screw. I had to do that to keep the cable from slipping. May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.    Report

02-28-2010, 8:23 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,851 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs Why not order the right cable and in the meantime take electrical tape and wrap it tight around the cable to the thickness that you need. Then put it in the screw clamp and see if it does the job. Maybe you don't even need to buy a new cable.   It's got to be worth a shot. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-01-2010, 3:56 AM Shep Joined on 01-30-2007 UK.2x1980CX500A Posts 7,638 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs As per above until you get the correct cable try and find a piece of metal tube,cut to length as a spacer,hacksaw a slit in it to get it onto the cable and then carefully press closed a little so it can't come off ? My Music http://www.reverbnation.com/pauldouglas/ Join Just In Case :) http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/ Id quot circumiret, circumveniat    Report

03-01-2010, 6:31 PM mr. softie Joined on 03-14-2009 Beautiful Bucks County PA... I ride a 83 GL650I Posts 660 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs Maybe I am missing something, but the OP never said his cable doesn't work because it has the wrong "throw" or whatever. He stated his clamp didn't clamp down on the cable. Again, perhaps I don't understand the problem he is having, even after re reading his post. Every problem is another opportunity to learn! Isn't it wonderful? May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.    Report

03-01-2010, 7:33 PM coop88970 Joined on 01-09-2009 West Palm, FL Posts 51 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs I guess I wasn't very clear: to muddy up the waters a little more, the cable does reach into the clamp area on the carb (it's long enough), it just slides right through it (not thick enough, or too narrow to be clamped). I guess I would rather not fix it by bending the clamp for fear of fatigue cracking the metal.  I will probably tape the end of the cable or put some aluminum pie plate around it to make it fatter and get a good clamp grip on it.  Or maybe use some plastic or other metal. Thanks for all the ideas. Coop EDIT: I will post some photos when I git'r'done, if anyone's interested. 1983 CX650C 1976 CB750K 1975 CB125S2 1978 RM250C Wrenching is good food for the soul.    Report

03-03-2010, 9:40 PM mr. softie Joined on 03-14-2009 Beautiful Bucks County PA... I ride a 83 GL650I Posts 660 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs I wouldn't worry about fatiguing the metal clamp by bending it,  but your idea of shimming it is a good one. You could cut a strip of metal from a soda/beer can and use that. May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.    Report

03-07-2010, 4:30 PM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,899 Re: CX650C choke cable not clamping in carbs I have a generic automotive choke cable on mine and I slid a short piece of plastic tubing over the end to make it big enough for the clamp to grip. It works perfectly. Mr. Honda ('83 GL1000/Dnepr) summer The Famous Eccles ('84 GX650EI/Velorex700) winter WHY I HAVEN"T BEEN AROUND MUCH LATELY    Report

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