Alternative choke location

[Padmei]

I'm getting rid of my stock switchgear on my R80gs para & wondered if anyone had any pics of alternative choke locations. I have seen some earlier models have the choke on the side of the airbox/ engine which is cool however looked like they are part of the cast pieces.

Anyone done anything similar otherwise I may just get rid of the cables them selves & turn the levers when needed.

 

[Rob Farmer]

The early airbox and starter cover are easy to fit but you would need to fit the earlier choke cable mounts to your carbs.

The early airbox changes the characteristics of the engine though, instead of having the standard big dollop of torque that falls away above 4.5k you end up with a more progressive torque curve. You'll also need a larger main jet.

I've had one on mine for a couple of years - currently running the standard airbox while I mess with a few things

 

[Padmei]

Thanks Rob - any pics of the choke side?

I love Dynos- every Friday avo I finish work early & check out the dyno room at the local bike shop. Been some interesting projects up on there.

 

[Redboots]

...wondered if anyone had any pics of alternative choke locations.

BMWBoxersupplies has 2: Chokes

The one on the right is €19. The left one is €38

Cheers,
John

 

[Padmei]

BMWBoxersupplies has 2: Chokes

The one on the right is €19. The left one is €38

Cheers,
John

Awesome- just what I'm after that'll be my next project - making one

 

[Box’a’bits]

Or you could use some old spokes & some draw knobs. More in keeping with ex-KLR expenditure parameters....

 

[Padmei]

Or you could use some old spokes & some draw knobs. More in keeping with ex-KLR expenditure parameters....

Just trying to think of an inexpensive yet funky artifact to use as the knob

 

[Box’a’bits]

Just trying to think of an inexpensive yet funky artifact to use as the knob

The earlier carbs use a different fastening system onto the carb choke lever. I'll flick you a photo tomorrow showing this.

The GS version is a bowen cable & nipple