The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: clonmore1 on March 24, 2015, 04:27:32 PM

Title: Manual Choke conversion?
Post by: clonmore1 on March 24, 2015, 04:27:32 PM

http://www.motorworks.co.uk/bmw/prodimages/lg/FUA21002/FUA21002.jpg

Thoughts on whether this would be of benefit as they claim?

Title: Re: Manual Choke conversion?
Post by: Barry on March 24, 2015, 05:25:08 PM

Well I suppose if the existing setup is defective then it's a simple replacement but the cost doesn't seem to reflect the simplicity. Surely new cables for the stock setup couldn't cost much more.

Title: Re: Manual Choke conversion?
Post by: clonmore1 on March 24, 2015, 05:40:38 PM

Hi Barry,

I thought the kit was a little pricy, I think my cable is okay, it worked okay before I stripped her down,although it hasn't been used running since 2000!!!!!!!



Anyway, we shall find out shortly...

Title: Re: Manual Choke conversion?
Post by: steve hawkins on March 27, 2015, 05:04:36 AM

I have done something similar with a cut off push bike spoke on either side using the nut that secures it to the rim, a second hand double butted spoke is probably the best way to go.

You can source almost for free from your local push bike store.  It is no better than the original system, but is simpler and more aesthetically pleasing if you are simplifying your 'special'

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