hot start lever

mizke · 02-01-2011, 06:18 PM

these really are only going to be found on the name brand bikes and atv's.

i switched to a new headlight control and kill/start switch setup.. sadly it does not have a choke lever.. a hot start lever is like a choke lever that is clamped to the handle bars... and would work perfectly for me, id hate to loose my cable choke and have to do it by hand..

ejcycles · 02-02-2011, 12:58 PM

Aftermarket "Hot Start Lever Assemblies" can be ordered from most any motorcycle shop that has aftermarket suppliers. Western Power sports carry them from SunLine & Works Connection, they retail for about $55.00. No not cheap, made from aircraft aluminum.

There is another option... go with a compression release lever. My distributor Dixie Int. carries two styles, a plastic one is $8.95, a steel one is $15.95 of course that's without shipping.

Either way you go you'll have to tighten the clamp area that holds the lever so the choke cable does not get pulled back by the spring on the carburetor.

I hope this helps.

mizke · 02-02-2011, 07:48 PM

do you have a link or some pictures of the metal and plastic levers ? i didnt think to look for different types of levers due to not knowing their actual names..

ejcycles · 02-03-2011, 04:06 PM

Hi mizke

No not right now, out of about 30 distributors that I use there is only 1 that carries just the lever assembly by itself. I'll have pics as soon as they come in, I had to order one of each to take pictures.

Yes some motorcycle parts distributors still don't have fully functional websites to view their products or all of their products, or even order on-line for the dealer. I being my age {48} still call in every order that I make.

ejcycles · 02-23-2011, 05:03 PM

Hi mizke

I finally received those lever assemblies today... Yea they took a long time to get here, from Columbus, OH to Mantua, OH. I think they went snail mail via China... LOL

I'll get pictures & explanations of what to do {keeping them tight} to hold the cable in place. Sorry this took so long.

mizke · 03-03-2011, 02:38 PM

not a problem man, take youre time. im still partly in the "gathering information" phase of the stuff i want to do while currently under taking the stuff i need to do for my quad. my head light rewire is going to take me a little while longer, then its on to getting my swingarm welded and then the time to buy parts comes. just awesome to know where to go to get them and very instrested in what the setup you are talking about looks like..

mizke · 03-12-2011, 01:49 AM

i ordered up a cheap clutch perch with hot start lever for a 01-11 yz250 should have my choke problem solved and was the last peice to the new handle bar stuff

02-01-2011, 06:18 PM	#1
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	hot start lever these really are only going to be found on the name brand bikes and atv's. i switched to a new headlight control and kill/start switch setup.. sadly it does not have a choke lever.. a hot start lever is like a choke lever that is clamped to the handle bars... and would work perfectly for me, id hate to loose my cable choke and have to do it by hand.. __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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02-02-2011, 12:58 PM	#2
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Aftermarket "Hot Start Lever Assemblies" can be ordered from most any motorcycle shop that has aftermarket suppliers. Western Power sports carry them from SunLine & Works Connection, they retail for about $55.00. No not cheap, made from aircraft aluminum. There is another option... go with a compression release lever. My distributor Dixie Int. carries two styles, a plastic one is $8.95, a steel one is $15.95 of course that's without shipping. Either way you go you'll have to tighten the clamp area that holds the lever so the choke cable does not get pulled back by the spring on the carburetor. I hope this helps. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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02-02-2011, 07:48 PM	#3
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	do you have a link or some pictures of the metal and plastic levers ? i didnt think to look for different types of levers due to not knowing their actual names.. __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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02-03-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi mizke No not right now, out of about 30 distributors that I use there is only 1 that carries just the lever assembly by itself. I'll have pics as soon as they come in, I had to order one of each to take pictures. Yes some motorcycle parts distributors still don't have fully functional websites to view their products or all of their products, or even order on-line for the dealer. I being my age {48} still call in every order that I make. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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02-23-2011, 05:03 PM	#5
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi mizke I finally received those lever assemblies today... Yea they took a long time to get here, from Columbus, OH to Mantua, OH. I think they went snail mail via China... LOL I'll get pictures & explanations of what to do {keeping them tight} to hold the cable in place. Sorry this took so long. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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03-03-2011, 02:38 PM	#6
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	not a problem man, take youre time. im still partly in the "gathering information" phase of the stuff i want to do while currently under taking the stuff i need to do for my quad. my head light rewire is going to take me a little while longer, then its on to getting my swingarm welded and then the time to buy parts comes. just awesome to know where to go to get them and very instrested in what the setup you are talking about looks like.. __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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03-12-2011, 01:49 AM	#7
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	i ordered up a cheap clutch perch with hot start lever for a 01-11 yz250 should have my choke problem solved and was the last peice to the new handle bar stuff __________________ 200cc beast replica,carsoli cdi,performance coil,fmf powercore 2,uni air filter,hour/tach meter,jetted mikuni carb,msr bars,moose racing grips,yz250f clutch perch,D.I.D chain
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