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10-22-2008, 12:01 AM
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Too much choke?
After browsing through the threads throughout the site I came across one all about how to assemble a carburetor.
.....then realized that I've been riding my bike the past few days entirely with the choke wide open. Thought never even crossed my mind since the bike has been performing well (or so I think).
Did I do any harm? And, what difference am I going to notice after I put the choke in. I would try it myself right now but it's 1am and I don't want to wake the neighbors! 
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10-22-2008, 12:07 AM
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Re: Too much choke?
wide open refers to the throat of the carb, choke is the opposit. wide open lets it breathe.
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10-22-2008, 12:17 AM
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Re: Too much choke?
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Originally Posted by stude13
wide open refers to the throat of the carb, choke is the opposit. wide open lets it breathe.
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So I want it wide open then?
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10-22-2008, 12:32 AM
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Re: Too much choke?
try breathing while choked. yes!
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10-22-2008, 06:33 AM
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Re: Too much choke?
Choke on or "closed"- lever "UP".
Choke off or "open"- lever "DOWN".
Throttle open- slide in "up" position.
Throttle closed- Slide in "down" position.
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10-22-2008, 07:37 AM
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Re: Too much choke?
I guess that makes sense. I'm surprised I never had any problems at all starting it, specially considering it's about 45 degrees here!
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10-22-2008, 08:14 AM
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Re: Too much choke?
starting is the ONE thing I've NOT had any trouble with on my motor bike
I can roll down my driveway into the street and pop the clutch, even when it's the first time that day to get started, my bike fires right up.
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10-22-2008, 04:16 PM
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Re: Too much choke?
If it's 45 degrees F and you can start the bike with no choke, I will bet you are running very rich. Have a look at the plug, and if need be, move the clip up one notch.
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10-22-2008, 04:31 PM
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Re: Too much choke?
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Originally Posted by Bikeguy Joe
If it's 45 degrees F and you can start the bike with no choke, I will bet you are running very rich. Have a look at the plug, and if need be, move the clip up one notch.
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Problems with running too rich would include.....?
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10-22-2008, 04:38 PM
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Re: Too much choke?
Fouled plug.
Four stroking.
Carbon build up.
Rough running at cruise.
Bad fuel mileage.
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