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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: guest668 on March 16, 2012, 07:19:56 AM

Title: decompression cable
Post by: guest668 on March 16, 2012, 07:19:56 AM

decompression cable is off bike needs replacing ...is it ok to run bike without it whilst it isnt on or will it damage the lifter ? this is probably a stupid question but was just wondering

Title: Re: decompression cable
Post by: guest295 on March 16, 2012, 07:38:30 AM

No problem. When the engine's running, of course the valve lifter's inactive. Doesn't matter whether the cable's there or not. On the other hand, if it's there and maladjusted, it can ruin a valve.

Title: Re: decompression cable
Post by: Ian on March 17, 2012, 09:32:25 PM

I have two 2nd hand cables that you are welcome to have for the price of postage if you want. Im sure either one of them will do the job.

Regards

Ian

Title: Re: decompression cable
Post by: Steve H on March 18, 2012, 10:12:24 AM

Quote from: beezer764 on March 16, 2012, 07:19:56 AM

decompression cable is off bike needs replacing ...is it ok to run bike without it whilst it isn't on or will it damage the lifter ? this is probably a stupid question but was just wondering

Make sure the lifter lever on the cylinder head has the spring fitted, without it the lever floats around and can hit the rocker arm

Title: Re: decompression cable
Post by: guest668 on March 20, 2012, 07:35:57 AM

thanks ian thats really kind of you...have sent you message dont know if it worked though ...anyway let me know cost and ill round it up to nearest pound .