I have the Helis too i love them, i also have my stockers on the shelf Yea it not relly a choke since its FI, they call it a high idle lever, if you want to fix it most likley(but you dont really need it) it is the cable(i had to replace mine too)if it is the cable dont force it because it will stick on you and that will really suck it is #17 on this diagram and about $30, if the cable is the problem http://www.mid-ohio.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=97584&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1997&fveh=2178 cant help you there you will just have to investigate Zero Gravity Double Bubble FTW!!!! about $100 but worth every penny http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zero-Gravity-Double-Bubble-Windscreen-Light-Smoke-Suzuki-TL1000S-1997-2001-/221021259478?hash=item3375e4c6d6&item=221021259478&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr i would take care of this first off. Here is a link to a TL group buy on a driven set you cant really beat the price and speedking is a good dude to work with, i have this on mine. They are $185 shipped(i believe) http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77607 If you cant swing that price right now i have my stocker chain and sprockets on the shelf that is still in good shape with about 35,000 miles on them id be willing to sell fairly cheap to get you by