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1981 XJ550 MAXIM - HOW TO INSTALL SPRING ON END OF CHOKE SHAFT

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    MJCXJ550 New Member

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    Can anyone point me to a good pic/vid that shows how the spring is installed at the end of the carb choke rod on the left/shifter lever side of the bike? Thanks!
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    the end that is 90 degrees to spring goes by the carb hat screw the end that is square shaped goes on the lever sorry about the photo

    square end

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    90 degree end you can see the squared end lower right under the cable clamp screw
    spring 008.JPG
     
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    image:1361.jpg image:1360.jpg I hope this helps.
     
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    MJCXJ550 New Member

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    Thanks for the pics Lostboy, I was able to get it on there.
     
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