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Sep 22, 2009 | 12:14 PM

armyof1

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switch on cyls

ive seen some bikes that have what seems to be a push in switch on the cylinders near the spark pugs. what is this and what does it do? thanks HM

Sep 22, 2009 | 12:19 PM

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ive seen some bikes that have what seems to be a push in switch on the cylinders near the spark pugs. what is this and what does it do? thanks HM

Compression Release to help when starting hi compression motors.

Sep 22, 2009 | 12:20 PM

jberg

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You're probably seeing a manual compression release button. Allows for easier starting on high compression engines. It resets itself once the motor fire up.

Sep 22, 2009 | 01:24 PM

timvan

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If your speaking of a S&S, they have electric compression releases in the center of the head

Sep 22, 2009 | 02:27 PM

armyof1

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got it thanks guys!

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