carb issues - stuck choke plungers started by muddog
	November 1st 2007 at 8:56 PM Post #1
	muddog O.K., so I will wait for the off-road tires. 127 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 4th 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio
	My triple has 2 of 3 brass choke plungers frozen in the carbs. When I get them out is there something I should put on them before reassembly? They worked fine all last year until it sat for maybe a month or so before loading it on the trailer to store it, when I went to start it I could not flip the choke lever. This is the first time I have had this problem. Any other advise is appreciated also. Thanks. Just say "NO" to grass!! 86 Indy 600 80 ET 250 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	November 1st 2007 at 10:29 PM  [ Modified November 1st 2007 at 10:32 PM ] Post #2
	xc600rmk Friend of Fast xc600rmk need info on the exciter!! Updated Last Sunday at 12:00 PM 2047 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 27th 2007 Location: Albion, NY, USA Current Sled: 04 Pro-X 600,98XC600rmk 2008-2009 Miles: 1,700ish
	you can coat um with some 2 stroke oil, i wouldnt use neversieze or anything else that you wouldnt want sucked into the engine and burned off.An easy way to get them out if they are really stuck in there is to 1st take um off the sled then drain the carbs and make sure theres NO gas in there at all,and warm them slightly with a propane torch..DO NOT hold the flame directly on there.This is only a sugestion in the worst case secenario *04 Pro-X 600-A few mods,and go-fast parts.......136" x 1.25" this winter *98 XC600 and some RMK add ons-The sons ride this winter *98 XCR440 and some SKS add ons------SOLD :-( *83 Polaris Star 250 *90 Yamaha Exciter---Wanna trade even up for an Indy Trail,Or any Indy of equal Value!! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 2nd 2007 at 2:19 AM Post #3
	nightrainjoe Starting Member 42 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2007 Location: Summerset, South Dakota, USA Current Sled: 96 XLT SP 2008-2009 Miles: Deployed
	I had the same problem with mine last year. I used some break-free or some kind of lubricant that will free rusted/frozen parts. I then coated them with a tad of grease to hopefully prevent it again. I just hate replacing the toggle for the choke after I break it trying to free them. Hope this helps. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 3rd 2007 at 6:36 PM Post #4
	Rainman Junior Member 176 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 23rd 2006 Location: Park Forest, Il, USA
	Quote originally posted by muddog My triple has 2 of 3 brass choke plungers frozen in the carbs. When I get them out is there something I should put on them before reassembly? They worked fine all last year until it sat for maybe a month or so before loading it on the trailer to store it, when I went to start it I could not flip the choke lever. This is the first time I have had this problem. Any other advise is appreciated also. Thanks. Make sure to use a wire brush to polish them up good. Also be sure to clean all the orifices they fit into. 2002 Classic 700 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2007 at 3:53 PM Post #5
	muddog O.K., so I will wait for the off-road tires. 127 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 4th 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio
	Thanks for the advise, I will likely be carefully trying the propane method as I have not been able to free them up yet with any penetrating fluid. Just say "NO" to grass!! 86 Indy 600 80 ET 250 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 15th 2007 at 7:20 PM Post #6
	muddog O.K., so I will wait for the off-road tires. 127 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 4th 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio
	Well, 2 are free and one cable broke at the plunger. Anyone tried just having 2 chokes? I'm going to give it a try before buying a new cable set. Any idea on the price of new cables? Just say "NO" to grass!! 86 Indy 600 80 ET 250 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 21st 2007 at 7:40 AM Post #7
	AdrenalineRush1 Starting Member 2 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 7th 2007
	If the plunger is still in the bore just use a flat tip screw driver and twist it out. Just be care full to use light force. Also soak them down with WD-40 when you put them back in. Dont use anything too abrasive when cleaning them. A bur or a scrtch could cause it all over again. If your riding in deep snow I would hit the top of the choke near the threads of the choke bore with a little sealant. Should help keep the moisture out. The cables are usually pretty cheap. Maybe 20 to 30 bucks. Good luck. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit