decompression lever?

[mynameismudd]

ok so what are these for? decompression of what?

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Motorcy...ycles_Parts_Accessories&_trksid=p4506.c0.m282

 

[Scary]

the engine. the early 650's had a weak starter so they put a decomp valve in them. thats why they have the one square "valve/tappet" cover. the lever was on the R handlebar and I believe also hooked to the starter switch. The very first xs had no starter and all the covers are the same.

 

[mynameismudd]

the engine. the early 650's had a weak starter so they put a decomp valve in them. thats why they have the one square "valve/tappet" cover. the lever was on the R handlebar and I believe also hooked to the starter switch. The very first xs had no starter and all the covers are the same.

oooohhh, ok , i never had one this old before, now i know huh?
thanks a million sir

 

[72XS2]

Decompression levers were use on 72 XS650 and 73 TX650 to help the starter because of their weak electric system. And yes, it was also the starter switch. They were also used on other old bikes, that had no electric starter, to help to "kickstart" them. It raise an exhaust valve to decrease the compression a little bit.

 

[mynameismudd]

yeah this is a xs1 71' but i got a shatload of parts so i just assumed it came from it

 

[72XS2]

yeah this is a xs1 71' but i got a shatload of parts so i just assumed it came from it

If you have the complete decompression lever, I would be interested to buy it if you want to sell it.

 

[mynameismudd]

i'll shoot you a pm the first of the week, let me sort through the parts and see what i have

 

[72XS2]

i'll shoot you a pm the first of the week, let me sort through the parts and see what i have

Thanks ! If you can take a pic, I would like to see it.