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xlewisbdx

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My choke is stiff.
« on: 28 January 2013, 10:14:20 am »
Went to the bike this morning and put the choke and I had to put effort into to it. It's been fine up until today. Any suggestions?
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trudd

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Re: My choke is stiff.
« Reply #1 on: 28 January 2013, 10:25:05 am »
How cold was it? Could be water in the cable that has frozen.
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alexanderfitu

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Re: My choke is stiff.
« Reply #2 on: 28 January 2013, 10:25:50 am »
Probably a bit of water and other crud in the cables. Lubricate the handlebar mechanism with oil (not wd 40 etc!) and lube the lining of the cable sleeve :)
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xlewisbdx

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Re: My choke is stiff.
« Reply #3 on: 28 January 2013, 10:40:11 am »
What lube should I use? I was tempted to but some WD40 on it but I didn't because it was close the my inlet rubbers and WD40 doesn't agree with rubber (so I have been told)
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alexanderfitu

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Re: My choke is stiff.
« Reply #4 on: 28 January 2013, 10:54:38 am »
3-in-1 oil works well :) Just use it sparingly or you will get lots of dirt etc sticking to where its applied.

Its a good idea to apply wd-40 first to drive any water or grit away.
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Re: My choke is stiff.
« Reply #5 on: 28 January 2013, 11:07:01 am »
Quote from: trudd on 28 January 2013, 10:25:05 am
How cold was it? Could be water in the cable that has frozen.


Great minds think alike :)
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