Carb Choke Won't Stay Up

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OH! OK, I know what you mean now. Yes, it is on the list. I bought one of those for my '87. It just had a plastic piece without the metal piece behind it. They didn't come with both until '88. That concludes today's history lesson, class. :lol:
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WOW..... The metal part is the important part!
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Jason,
Why would you part it if it needs to be replated? It's a 91... it may need it. And if it does...so what! It would then be fresh...right? What did you get it for? Pricewise..... that is....
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Post by mattR »

Automatic choke shut off. It's a "feature".

The plunger on my 97 drops as soon as the engine fires. Don't have to worry about forgetting to shut it off. LOL
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It is not so much "just a replate", but a replate in combination with other known/unknown possibilities.

send crankshaft off to RB Designs to get it rebuilt - $160 shipped

replate - $225 shipped

all internal bottom end bearings, circlips, bushings, etc. $125 or so

top end kit - $100

complete gasket kit - $65-ish

kickstarter troubles ???? ratchet gear is $40 and

clutch IS slipping $?? just plates or notched hub, worn basket??

It can all add up pretty quickly, so I am waiting to see how the engine is first. If the motor is not worth it financially, then at least I have an USD complete front end out of it. :mrgreen:
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I saw what you guys were talking about on the choke boot and a zip tie. I guess the brass rod is wore away on the inside preventing it from catching and holding.

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Here's a follow up to a point that Indawoods made.

From the RACE-15 Kawasaki service bulletin from July 25, 1980

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"1. Team Kawasaki motocross mechanics use a chain protector to reduce the possibility of damage to the shift shaft and crankcase. The protector may be fabricated using the description below..."

Way to wait 7 years to implement it on the KDX200. :shock:
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Post by fuzzy »

The 35mm PWK I have for my WR is like that too. Never bothered figuring out how to fix it. :? I just prop it up w/ a split piece of vinyl line when starting...LOL.
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I took the carb off and took the choke mechanism off. Mine feels notchy inside. I have a spare carb, so I guess I will grab the choke mechanism from it and use it. I hope it is better. :grin:
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