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[geoffro]

I'm with Anders and Norm.

[Crusader]

Glad I read this posting.
My 2001 350 bullet is always a pig to start with very low compression after its winter hibernation.
Just tried to kick it over for first time this year without decompresser and compression seemed o.k.
I then used the decompresser and found compression was lost when lever released.
Squirt of WD on mechanism and pushing it up/down and it works again as it should.
Hope it still does when the bike gets its first outing shortly.
Thanks again.

[Jools]

Thanks to all for your thoughts.
Sprang into life today, and compression is now strong (unlike my right leg - which isn't).
I won't go on about how good it was to hear that engine again .............

[Alan R]

Glad to "hear" it's running again !!---------salutary lesson learned there I think ie}-- sometimes the "technicalities" can get in the way of a simple solution !! I take it was the de-compressor sticking open then ??

[Jools]

Not entirely sure Alan, I got as far as squirting some wd40 in the barrel and on the decompresser. Still no compression but then got it started, warmed it up and hey presto - compression again.
Kicked it over so many times, my leg was like jelly. Best cardio workout I've had since I hit the kill switch without noticing.

[Alan R]

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[Alan R]

-------- sorry, forgot to put in this}------- BIG SMILEY !!!