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Lost the damn choke knob screw...

Started by JPaganel, September 08, 2015, 02:43:46 PM

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JPaganel

September 08, 2015, 02:43:46 PM
The knob came off in my hand.  Apparently the screw vibrated loose and fell out.

It's what, an M3, or some such thing?
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

FJmonkey

#1
September 08, 2015, 02:48:43 PM
Quote from: JPaganel on September 08, 2015, 02:43:46 PM
The knob came off in my hand.  Apparently the screw vibrated loose and fell out.

It's what, an M3, or some such thing?

M3 is way too big... I have a few kicking around, I will mail you one. Off to the garage to find that little bag with little choke knob screws....

In the mean time, use a large paper clip as a pull tab till the screw arrives...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

anson45

#2
September 08, 2015, 07:43:29 PM
I may have used a dab of thread locker, I hope not, but I definitely wrapped a thin piece of black tape around the knob securing the screw.
Anson
1980 XS650SG (Sold after 24 years of fun.)
1981 XS650H
1983 XVZ1200 (original owner)
1989 FJ1200

Pat Conlon

#3
September 08, 2015, 08:38:42 PM
A dab of blue Locktite is no problem. Good idea on the tape!
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JPaganel

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September 08, 2015, 09:50:45 PM
Found the thread size. It's M2.5.

My local Ace Hardware had that size, but they are about three times as long as the original and the head is a slot, not a Phillips.
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

FJmonkey

#5
September 08, 2015, 09:52:06 PM
Quote from: JPaganel on September 08, 2015, 09:50:45 PM
Found the thread size. It's M2.5.

My local Ace Hardware had that size, but they are about three times as long as the original and the head is a slot, not a Phillips.

Check your mail box in a few days....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

JPaganel

#6
September 09, 2015, 09:30:37 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 08, 2015, 09:52:06 PM
Check your mail box in a few days....

You are quickly becoming a favored supplier. :)



Monkey, the FJCrack dealer...  :blum1:
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

aviationfred

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September 09, 2015, 11:55:12 AM
For those that don't have an Ace hardware in their local, or when FJmonkey runs out of his supply. Partzilla has the correct screw for the choke knob. It is located on the 1986 FZ750 parts list.

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-90149-03132-00.html

I recently had mine get loose and fall out during a ride. Lost the screw, knob and small cover. I had a knob and cover in my spare parts, but had to order a screw. I ordered 3 so I have a couple of spares.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

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2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
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1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

markmartin

#8
September 09, 2015, 11:58:11 AM
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Check your mail box in a few days....

Good Karma

FJ_Hooligan

#9
September 09, 2015, 11:59:38 AM
For those that are tired of losing the screw/knob, consider using a small spring hitch pin to hold the knob on.

Makes removal simpler also
DavidR.

FeralRdr

#10
September 09, 2015, 03:52:12 PM
Also, we have discussed this before.

Don't forget to check the files section: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=11637.msg115326#msg115326
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