These can be very hard to find....

[DAVINCI]

So if you need a NOS choke lever for a standard...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160562848229?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[old_skool]

Might be harder than most people think, people aren't so quick to part out pieces of carburetors for fear of it might be a part you need down the line or because they're more valuable complete. Surprised he has so many.

[DAVINCI]

Mine is pretty grungy and i've re-painted it a couple of times. it's time to bite the bullet and go new.

[DeanR]

Randy, is there something different about a "standard" choke lever?

[crazy steve]

Randy, is there something different about a "standard" choke lever?

The 'standard' ones are cad(?) plated, the ones used on the specials (or at least the later 80-81 models) were chrome.

[SFerinTEXAS]

The standard levers come straight up, the specials curve forward and up.

[SFerinTEXAS]

The standard levers come straight up, the specials curve forward and up.

Strictly conjecture since I don't currently have a standard completed, this is because of tank clearance, ergonomics, or simply for appearance. My guess is tank clearance but only a guess.

[James England]

Strictly conjecture since I don't currently have a standard completed, this is because of tank clearance, ergonomics, or simply for appearance. My guess is tank clearance but only a guess.

No, it's not tank clearance, there's loads of room. The levers bend easily at the top, so you can straighten one up if required. They were zinc plated on the UK ones, I believe. I bought a NOS one on eBay for about $24 and it makes a big difference to the appearance of the carbs. I've only ever seen that one for sale so far, so to see several is rare.

[bikerphil]

Or... just get rid of the lever all together and screw on one of these chrome knobbers....

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Nice

I like that Phil, I was wondering what that was in your carb paint photo Reminds me of the good old days on the early bikes

[Barnfresh]

Can't really tell much from the picture... It says starter lever, not choke lever. I wonder if it has the rubber on the tip like the original. My choke lever is all rust.. thinking about it.

[DAVINCI]

the rubber is a separate part, but you can get it from Mike's XS

[old_skool]

Or... just get rid of the lever all together and screw on one of these chrome knobbers....

Nice and clean, I like it!!

[oldyam80sg]

Mine broke on my SG years ago but still has enough to grab onto.Is it a lot of work to put one on?Don't feel like removing carbs.