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Message started by Paul in N FL on 06/16/14 at 23:41:16

Title: Cable leading to top of head from under gas tank
Post by Paul in N FL on 06/16/14 at 23:41:16

What is this thing? Mine came loose and slides laterally and is leaking all my oil. There looks to be a bolt hole that set screws it?

I can't find any information on this.

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by HondaLavis on 06/17/14 at 00:25:22

The only cables we have are throttle, clutch, and speedometer. All of these pass under the gas tank, but none of these cables go to the head. Speedo could let you wick oil, but no set screw. Are you talking about your clutch actuating arm going into the right side cover? Is that sliding out and leaking oil?

Sorry man, but we need more info. Pics would help, too.

Edit: Added pic to clarify.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/Lavis325CL/suzukisavagels650bobberchopperred7_zps17e22825.jpg

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by Thomas Högberg on 06/17/14 at 02:40:23

could it be the decomp?

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by Yoshi on 06/17/14 at 04:28:32

yea, sounds like hes talking about the decompression mechanism

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mx0nh0UMpLqRxASg1RCdPmg.jpg

You can get rid of it and do something like the RYCA thumb actuated decompression lever

http://shop.rycamotors.com/assets/images/ProductImages/RM-0123b.jpg

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by Paul in N FL on 06/17/14 at 07:02:20

Yeah, it's the decomp valve. Right now its sliding laterally and leaking, and I think I found the right diagram online and the right screw. Just wanna make sure.

This is a setscrew I'm thinking of right? I don't see any other way it couldnt be it.

http://i.imgur.com/2QTd40w.png

Part 27:
http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-ls650-1994-pr_model13825/partslist/FIG-08.html

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by verslagen1 on 06/17/14 at 07:30:31

5E4F5B420059474242474F435D19171D2E0 wrote:

Yep, decomp. not a setscrew (all thread, no head) just a bolt that locks that shaft in place in a half round groove. There's a seal in there, but if it's slid out, the half round groove is probably riding in it so there's nothing to seal against. Push it back, put the bolt back in or get another if it's still there and worn out.
http://i.imgur.com/2QTd40w.png

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by Paul in N FL on 06/17/14 at 07:32:39

796A7D7C636E686A613E0F0 wrote:

[quote author=5E4F5B420059474242474F435D19171D2E0 link=1402987276/0#4 date=1403013740]Yeah, it's the decomp valve. Right now its sliding laterally and leaking, and I think I found the right diagram online and the right screw. Just wanna make sure.

This is a setscrew I'm thinking of right? I don't see any other way it couldnt be it.

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/17/14 at 14:55:26

Not RED! Get Blue, medium hold.. You put red on it & youll need heat to get it loose,

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by HondaLavis on 06/18/14 at 21:59:51

Good call everyone on the decomp cable. Sorry if I added any confusion to the mix. I guess I need to get home and get my hands on my bike already. :-/ 9 months has been far too long!

Versy and JOG will steer you right. Definitely want the blue loctite.

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by verslagen1 on 06/18/14 at 22:48:29

7766726B29706E6B6B6E666A74303E34070 wrote:

Awesome. The bolt is completely gone. Am I safe using some red loctite on it? Also, where is the best place to get a new one? Dealer?

m6x16

I don't know if there's no thread where the shaft is, but I would think so.

it's $1 at partsoutlaw, but shipping will certainly not make it worth it.

I'd go to the dealer unless it's more than $5

then I'd order online, just add a bucket full of filters and such.

Title: Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Post by S-P on 06/18/14 at 23:18:13

796A7D7C636E686A613E0F0 wrote:

m6x16

I don't know if there's no thread where the shaft is, but I would think so.

it's $1 at partsoutlaw, but shipping will certainly not make it worth it.

Ace Hardware has a HUGE section of metric bolts and hardware. Maybe check there?