I replaced my cams installed andrews e-z adjust push rods.
I turned the motor over before the front cyl lifters bled down.i tried to start is (STUPID) at first it back fired I shut it right down. re adjusted the push rods
then did a compression check, at first no compression in the front cyl.
I waited 15 minutes and checked compression again. this time had full compression. I buttoned it up and now it starts and runs fine.
i don't think i bent a valve because it runs good. Can anyone out there tell my why i did not have compression the first time? I made sure i started it many times. Can't ride it yet due to the snow.
Did i get lucky and the intake lifter was just holding the intake open at first?

 

did you adjust the valves before you checked the compression the second time?

 

Not sure dude, try posting your ? in the Tech Forum

 

No i did not adjust the valves, i figured I would let the lifter bleed down.
the only reason i am asking is I just find it strange that it did not have compression the first time????????????????

 

Congrats on your bike.
Welcome aboard HDF

From the State of Indiana.

 

Welcome to the forums from Illinois,try posting your problem in the tech forum !!!!

 

Hello from South East Florida!!!!! Not sure about compression problem

 

Welcome from So-Cal.

 

Welcome from Vancouver B.C. CANADA

 

Welcome to the forum from cold and snowy Indy.