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07-19-2010, 5:39 PM Wootersen Joined on 04-04-2010 P-Town, Oregon Posts 73 Choke question The choke is getting more and more difficult to pull out.  I find if I lubricate it well with some penetrating oil, I can improve it a little but for the most part after lubricating it just slides back in by itself.  It pushes in with zero resistance but is nearly impossible to pull out after a few days without lubrication.   Any ideas on how to fix ? 1981 Honda GL500 - 32.000 miles. Purchased off of Craigslist for $100 and used primarily for committing felonies.    Report

07-19-2010, 7:04 PM marshallf3 Joined on 01-12-2009 Oklahoma City Posts 1,542 Re: Choke question Try something a little more permanent than penetrating oil - sewing machine or 3-1 oil comes to mind. 1979 CX500C ░░░░░░░ 96 & 98 GTP, 78 Chevy G30 400V8, 78 Gremlin 304V8, 65 Barracuda 273V8    Report

07-19-2010, 8:56 PM Abes_CW Joined on 04-17-2007 saskatoon Posts 3,036 Re: Choke question Underneath the rubber collar is a pinch nut thingy.  Loosen in up a tad. 1983 GL650i Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure! age 38 (29 plus tax)    Report

07-19-2010, 11:19 PM Floaterdave Joined on 06-05-2006 Portland,OR. USA Posts 76 Re: Choke question It might be time to just buy a new one. The cables like to freeze, the plastic lock nut breaks when tightened...... 1979 CX500 C 1980 CX500 D(Sold) 1980 CX500 C(Sold) 1982 CX500 C(Sold)    Report

07-19-2010, 11:58 PM spanish bandit Joined on 02-12-2009 southern spain Posts 5,010 Re: Choke question  Floaterdave wrote: It might be time to just buy a new one. The cables like to freeze, the plastic lock nut breaks when tightened...... i agree when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s ----------------------------- 2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ] 2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]    Report

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