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Message started by nickeynicknick on 04/05/14 at 15:33:54

Title: Re: Decomp Solenoid Adjustment
Post by nickeynicknick on 04/05/14 at 15:33:54

not meaning to go off topic too much here, but... is there any advantage to removing the decomp solenoid in favor of a lever? or is it just cleaning up the wiring and number of components? My bike is still fairly new so I've had no problems with it, just curious as to why this mod is done so much?

Title: Re: Decomp Solenoid Adjustment
Post by jcstokes on 04/05/14 at 16:55:27

I don't believe it's a necessary or particularly useful mod. It would appear to be done by those who want to look and feel "old school" or "cool", fine that's their choice. It's a little akin to putting a non synchro gearbox from a 1928 Plymouth Four cylinder into a Chrysler PT because it's "retro".

Title: Re: Decomp Solenoid Adjustment
Post by nickeynicknick on 04/05/14 at 17:32:00

thanks. was just curious. im sure at some point, i'll be one of those doing for retro-sake. ;D

Title: Re: Decomp Solenoid Adjustment
Post by Dave on 04/05/14 at 18:57:44

The manual decompression is mostly done when a different tank is installed, and the new tank does not have room underneath for the solenoid.

If you are not changing tanks....not sure why you would want to remove the solenoid.

Title: Re: Decomp Solenoid Adjustment
Post by WD on 04/05/14 at 22:50:26

Once the relay gets full of water and shorts out, you're starting w/o it anyway... ::)

Ran my 98 for years with it not working. Removed and tossed in the trash last year. If it becomes a problem I'll fit a small cable and knob at the rear of the gas tank. Or make the left grip functional like the spark advance on a real Harley Davidson. ;)