P.O.R Apache 125 (GY) choke question..

cactusmelba · 12-28-2013, 02:19 PM

hey!

On the left hand side of my carb, there's this choke lever.

(at least I'm presuming it's a choke lever.)

If it IS a choke lever, does it look to you like it should have a cable attached to it? 'Cos it hasn't. And I can't see anywhere else on the bike where it might have ever been. Am I barking completely up the wrong tree without a paddle?

Weldangrind · 12-28-2013, 03:48 PM

I know that setup well. It orignally had a cable, and there was a lever assembly on the handlebar, and it has been removed. With the cable setup, there is no detent for the lever, so it won't work properly.

The good news is that carb is less desirable, and a 30mm Mikuni carb (with no need for a cable) is cheap as chips. Like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIKUNI-VM26-...eaa257&vxp=mtr Less than 25 GBP to your door.

cactusmelba · 12-28-2013, 06:28 PM

Thanks W&G, good man!

So my bike would've originally had a small lever assembly somewhere?
TBH I'm not too bothered in getting it set up again, it just means a couple extra minutes sat on the bike in a morning with your hand on the choke lever.. If it comes to it I'll buy the uprated carb.

Cheers matey!

Weldangrind · 12-28-2013, 07:13 PM

The Mikuni has other benefits. I find the casting to be better quality, and replacement jets are easy and cheap to find, as you make upgrades.

cactusmelba · 12-29-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

The Mikuni has other benefits. I find the casting to be better quality, and replacement jets are easy and cheap to find, as you make upgrades.

cheers W&G, I'll bear it in mind for certain.. I've watched that one in my ebay so I can get straight back to it.. I want to get a rough idea how much everything is going to cost before I start buying stuff, so I know what's absolutely vital (18"front wheel) and what's not (giant chrome rear light cluster in the shape of a pagan cross and a mural on the tank of a vicar handing satan a poisoned sausage.)

Weldangrind · 12-29-2013, 03:20 PM

Well done!

After I suggested the Mikuni, I realized that your bike is less than 200cc. You might choose to stick with the carb you have.

Perhaps I have some parts on hand that can correct your choke linkage. I'll have a look.

12-28-2013, 02:19 PM	#1
cactusmelba Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: the dirty stinkin UK Posts: 71	P.O.R Apache 125 (GY) choke question.. hey! On the left hand side of my carb, there's this choke lever. (at least I'm presuming it's a choke lever.) If it IS a choke lever, does it look to you like it should have a cable attached to it? 'Cos it hasn't. And I can't see anywhere else on the bike where it might have ever been. Am I barking completely up the wrong tree without a paddle?
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12-28-2013, 03:48 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I know that setup well. It orignally had a cable, and there was a lever assembly on the handlebar, and it has been removed. With the cable setup, there is no detent for the lever, so it won't work properly. The good news is that carb is less desirable, and a 30mm Mikuni carb (with no need for a cable) is cheap as chips. Like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIKUNI-VM26-...eaa257&vxp=mtr Less than 25 GBP to your door. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-28-2013, 07:13 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The Mikuni has other benefits. I find the casting to be better quality, and replacement jets are easy and cheap to find, as you make upgrades. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-29-2013, 03:20 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Well done! After I suggested the Mikuni, I realized that your bike is less than 200cc. You might choose to stick with the carb you have. Perhaps I have some parts on hand that can correct your choke linkage. I'll have a look. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-28-2013, 06:28 PM	#3
cactusmelba Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: the dirty stinkin UK Posts: 71	Thanks W&G, good man! So my bike would've originally had a small lever assembly somewhere? TBH I'm not too bothered in getting it set up again, it just means a couple extra minutes sat on the bike in a morning with your hand on the choke lever.. If it comes to it I'll buy the uprated carb. Cheers matey!
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