2008 suzuki intruder 250. the choke is stuck and I'm not sure how to access the cable under the petrol tank.

The front choke on a motorcycle is typically used to help start the engine by enriching the fuel mixture when the engine is cold. The choke is usually controlled by a lever or button located near the throttle, and is typically only needed when starting the engine from a cold state.

To connect the front choke on a 2000 Suzuki Intruder 1400, you will need to locate the choke cable and follow it to the carburetor or throttle body. The choke cable will typically have a small lever or plunger at the carburetor end, which is connected to the choke mechanism inside the carburetor or throttle body.

To connect the choke cable, you will need to attach one end of the cable to the lever or button near the throttle, and the other end to the lever or plunger at the carburetor end. Make sure the cable is properly seated in the levers or plungers and can move freely.

It's important to note that every motorcycle is different, and the specific choke mechanism on a 2000 Suzuki Intruder 1400 may differ from the general information I have provided. If you are having difficulty connecting the choke on your motorcycle, it is always best to consult a service manual or a wiring diagram specific to your make and model.

is is parked a long time? if so the carbs need to be cleaned.

Is it a 2004 or a 2012? Bad gas or carbs need cleaned thoughowly

Ensure your choke cable is retracting properly. I had that on an old Honda and tried everything till I spotted the cable getting trapped under the tank. Look at the top of the carbs and wiggle the choke. If its sticking use something like Castrol LM grease or Coppa Slip as these last longer than WD40 releasing oil.

Hi it sounds as if the petrol to air mixture is not correct. It could also be a blocked jet or injector. I would try first an in tank carb/injector cleaner I have used these many times and they really do work well on removing crud from the fuel system.
It might be a good time to check the air filter these can also affect the mixture.
Hope this helps.

If choke is needed it must be starving for petrol check there are no kinks in fuel line an also check and replace petrol filter check if you have a tap on tank (properly not) there may be a filter behind tap clean it.

It could be a stuck choke, but it could be a stuck carb float, or needle valve. You may want to pull the carb bowl off and check and clean.
Once you get the bowl off, you can use a can of spray carb cleaner to spray the needle valve (gas inlet to carb), and inside the bowl, any jets and around the choke. Also check your air cleaner.
While you're at it, pull the spark plugs, and check to see how they look. I would clean them with carb cleaner, make sure there's clean metal at the electrode and replace any that look questionable.

Sounds to be a timing problem or burnt exhaust valve.. A compression test will tell the story.

Had the same problem, had to cut the cable and use WD40 and tweezers to free it BUT i'm sure there's a better way.

The Tank is attached to the frame via one bolt under the tank nearest the seat and after you remove the fuel lines the tank lifts up and off, lift seat end up first.

Hope that helped.