Honda XR400 Carb - Choke Plate

**richardjj** · 10th March 2020, 11:42

Hi everyone.
I'm on my hand and knees begging for some help.
Just brought a 2002 XR400 and the choke (On) shut off plate is missing, so starting it is a mission.
Upon research the original one had the plate and a little stainless baffle, apparently these broke/fell off and got sucked into the motor.
Apparently this is not good

Does anyine have a XR's only version (Solid steel version) with 2 holes in it.
I'm still open to the original one, but i have searched the country for a plate or old carb for sale, but can't find anything in NZ.

Does anyone have a spare or old carb or any contacts.
I would be over the moon and eternally greatful.
Cheers Richard

**husaberg** · 10th March 2020, 19:51

Originally Posted by richardjj

Hi everyone.
I'm on my hand and knees begging for some help.
Just brought a 2002 XR400 and the choke (On) shut off plate is missing, so starting it is a mission.
Upon research the original one had the plate and a little stainless baffle, apparently these broke/fell off and got sucked into the motor.
Apparently this is not good

Does anyine have a XR's only version (Solid steel version) with 2 holes in it.
I'm still open to the original one, but i have searched the country for a plate or old carb for sale, but can't find anything in NZ.

Does anyone have a spare or old carb or any contacts.
I would be over the moon and eternally greatful.
Cheers Richard

Ballards used to sell them
https://www.ballards.cc/catalogue/
Oh look page 54 they still do.

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**F5 Dave** · 11th March 2020, 06:53

Um, isn't that like stupidly easy to make? Use loctite and decent screws.

**richardjj** · 25th May 2020, 17:02

Hi,
Probably a dumb question, I have a 2002 XR400 and having to resort to making a new choke plate (Mine is completely missing.) What stops the plate when it's fully on, is it done by the choke lever positioning (Also missing at the moment, but a new one coming) or is it the choke plate touching the inside of the carb ?
Cheers