Choke?

[amad]

Is it just me or does the choke not seem to make much difference on or off? (LF200GY-5) On other bikes I've had, it really makes a difference in rpm when it is started with it on.

[mdsuave13]

did you double check the cable and make sure that it is truly functioning? the first time i pulled mine, there was a wire harness in the way that wasnt allowing it to pull out all the way.

[cycleway4]

Hi.....the choke is only an enrichening device on most of these carbs....it simply opens up an additional passage-way for more gas to enter the venturi from the float bowl when the choke valve is pulled/lifted. Also,.the choke functions best with throttle closed........opening the throttle will tend to cancel the choke effectiveness.

There are quite a few japanese bikes that in recent years have incorporated a fast idle linkeage to the carb assembly, which in most cases simply opens the carb throttle plate when pulling the choke, usually in stages............giving a fast idle.

hope this helps

Steve

[sheadouglas]

My lifan gy-5 choke really works when it comes to gettin the bike cranked when its cold out.

[amad]

Thanks. All these comments do help. It could be that it has been under 30 degrees so far every time I've ridden. :lol: