Choke on a track bike - SV650.org

Winder · 31-08-11, 10:32 PM

Sorry, another subject I've been struggling to find info on.
I have got a venhill quick action throttle for my pile of parts that WILL get reassembled into a track bike. I want to move the right hand switch gear to the left.
When getting shot of the left switch gear what can I do with the choke cables?
Shorten the cables and reposition on the frame?

I have read information on it somewhere recently but can not think where.

Thanks

Mark

31-08-11, 10:35 PM

OK either: -

Just leave the cable and pull it (thats what I do)

Wrap a zip tie round the cable with another zip tie through it to act as a loop you can pull or alternatively use lockwire to do the same job.

If your really posh a lawn mover lever.

Winder · 31-08-11, 10:57 PM

Cheers Harry, your a helpful chap

squirrel_hunter · 31-08-11, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winder

I want to move the right hand switch gear to the left.

Why?

31-08-11, 11:09 PM

Because a quick action throttle is bigger than a standard throttle.

31-08-11, 11:17 PM

Here is my setup, I have gone for a smaller engine stop switch to compliment the quick action throttle. The brake master cylinder is brembo so its smaller too.

and the choke cable just hangs loose

squirrel_hunter · 31-08-11, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winder

I want to move the right hand switch gear to the left.

Why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardhat_harry

Because a quick action throttle is bigger than a standard throttle.

I see, the throttle grip housing is bigger. Just wondered. So are you using the stop switch from a particular bike there or is it a custom fabrication?

31-08-11, 11:34 PM

Think it may have been a cheap ebay item from a minimoto or paddock bike that I used as a "get me by" thats just stayed. I know Demon Tweeks do one for approx £20 but it will do until it breaks (which it hasnt done in nearly 3 years).

Btw mine is keyless start so I just flick the engine switch and hit the start button.

31-08-11, 11:37 PM

Easy, get a universal cable nipple and drill it out large enough to take two cables, then do this:

31-08-11, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Easy, get a universal cable nipple and drill it out large enough to take two cables, then do this:

Thats just a posher version of the ziptie one but I suppose I should do something with mine.

One day........

31-08-11, 10:32 PM	#1
Winder Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moved again now in Bracknell Posts: 981	Choke on a track bike Sorry, another subject I've been struggling to find info on. I have got a venhill quick action throttle for my pile of parts that WILL get reassembled into a track bike. I want to move the right hand switch gear to the left. When getting shot of the left switch gear what can I do with the choke cables? Shorten the cables and reposition on the frame? I have read information on it somewhere recently but can not think where. Thanks Mark __________________ "Somewhere between happy and total f**kin wreck"

31-08-11, 10:35 PM	#2
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Choke on a track bike OK either: - Just leave the cable and pull it (thats what I do) Wrap a zip tie round the cable with another zip tie through it to act as a loop you can pull or alternatively use lockwire to do the same job. If your really posh a lawn mover lever.

31-08-11, 10:57 PM	#3
Winder Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moved again now in Bracknell Posts: 981	Re: Choke on a track bike Cheers Harry, your a helpful chap __________________ "Somewhere between happy and total f**kin wreck"

31-08-11, 11:09 PM	#5
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Choke on a track bike Because a quick action throttle is bigger than a standard throttle.

31-08-11, 11:17 PM	#6
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Choke on a track bike Here is my setup, I have gone for a smaller engine stop switch to compliment the quick action throttle. The brake master cylinder is brembo so its smaller too. and the choke cable just hangs loose

31-08-11, 11:34 PM	#8
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Choke on a track bike Think it may have been a cheap ebay item from a minimoto or paddock bike that I used as a "get me by" thats just stayed. I know Demon Tweeks do one for approx £20 but it will do until it breaks (which it hasnt done in nearly 3 years). Btw mine is keyless start so I just flick the engine switch and hit the start button.

31-08-11, 11:37 PM	#9
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Choke on a track bike Easy, get a universal cable nipple and drill it out large enough to take two cables, then do this:

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