XS2 Decompressor Setting

[Ravensmoor Bob]

Hello Everyone,

Many of you with an XS2 will know that the starter lever on the throttle side also acts as a decompressor when actuated to start the engine. I need to re establish the setting on my bike is there any special procedure or measurements when adjusting the cable? Thanks Bob

 

[yellowdog]

Hi ,I put mine back on last weekend after doing a top end rebuild and couldn't get it to work again ,it was ok before so I couldn't figure out what was wrong,I finally figured it out to the lever inside the cover,it seems it needs to be in a vertical position when you replace the valve cover so when you pull the lever it compresses the valve and connects the starter ,hope this makes sense it took me a couple of tries to get it on right .The cable I just adjusted it until there was just a little play in it similar to a clutch cable.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I poured thru all my '256/306/366' 70-73 docs last night and, amazingly, could find NO adjustment/settings documentation.

The only thing I can think of that makes sense is to adjust it so that the exhaust valve is depressed before the starter switch makes contact...