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Paul in N FL YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 11	Cable leading to top of head from under gas tank 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.
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Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Reply #1 - 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.

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Thomas Högberg Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 61 Vårgårda, Sweden Gender:	Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta Reply #2 - 06/17/14 at 02:40:23 could it be the decomp?
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Yoshi Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 874 LongIsland, N.Y. Gender:	Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta Reply #3 - 06/17/14 at 04:28:32 yea, sounds like hes talking about the decompression mechanism You can get rid of it and do something like the RYCA thumb actuated decompression lever
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Reply #4 - 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.

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Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Reply #5 - 06/17/14 at 07:30:31

Paul in N FL wrote 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.

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.

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Reply #6 - 06/17/14 at 07:32:39

verslagen1 wrote on 06/17/14 at 07:30:31:

Paul in N FL wrote 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.

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

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?

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta Reply #7 - 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,
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HondaLavis Senior Member Offline It's nothing personal; the other one came first. Posts: 451 Plano, TX	Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta Reply #8 - 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.
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Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta
Reply #9 - 06/18/14 at 22:48:29

Paul in N FL wrote on 06/17/14 at 07:32:39:

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?

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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.

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S-P Serious Thumper Offline Back in the saddle again Posts: 816 Phoenix, AZ Gender:	Re: Cable leading to top of head from under gas ta Reply #10 - 06/18/14 at 23:18:13 verslagen1 wrote on 06/18/14 at 22:48:29: 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?
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