1. After 20+ years it's time to pass the torch. If you are interested in acquiring this forum please contact support@cv-performance.com for details. Any spam will be reported and blocked.
  2. Welcome to Bike Talk, a forum for all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are new to Bike Talk, be sure to register for free and join the conversation.

    There's always someone around willing to help out with questions or give a friendly wave back. All Harley and metric riders are welcome.

Choke for butterfly keihin carb home made

Discussion in 'Tech Tips' started by joshbob, May 1, 2011.

  1. joshbob

    joshbob Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2010
    Messages:
    5,687
    Likes Received:
    167
    Location:
    Hobgood, N.C.
    This is a custom made choke gizmo for a Keihin butterfly carb. It's compact, works great & adds a custom touch to your sickle. Parts needed are:
    1) A piece of spring steel wire of type used in early throttle cables.
    2) A throttle adjuster from an old hand lever.
    3) A piece of 14 ga. wire insulator. (Mine is black).
    4) An 8mm nut w/washer.
    5) A piece of nylon tubing to fit inside throttle adjuster.
    First, bend the wire to shape using a 1" dowel in a vice. It took me several tries to get it right. Cut the end off the throttle adjuster as seen in pic. Kink the wire slightly at the point where it slides through the throttle adjuster for more "grab". Put it all together and install on carb.
    NOTE: On the second pic where it says, "14 ga. wire", it should say, "14 ga. wire insulator".

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: May 1, 2011

Share This Page