Correct decompressor cable routing? (XR250)

**crispy** · 12th August 2015, 07:00

Hey all i'm after info on the correct way to run the decompressor cable, more specifically the brackets for it and where they go, which way the cable goes to clear the clutch arm. My manual only mentions the cables but I don't have any clear pictures to show or explains the route it takes. According to the manual the 87+ xr's have the kickstart decompressor setup. (That is it uses a cam on the kickstart shaft that connects to a lever on the outside. The cable connects at the head and pulls down the lever in the rockers. I've figured that out but only due to buying the setup with cable etc several months ago and the bike never had this cable when I got it

**Akzle** · 12th August 2015, 09:33

decomp is for pussies

**Banditbandit** · 12th August 2015, 11:26

Originally Posted by Akzle

decomp is for pussies

Only someone who's never had a BSA500 single kickback when you're on the down stroke with the lever could say that ...

**Akzle** · 12th August 2015, 12:35

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Only someone who's never had a BSA500 single kickback when you're on the down stroke with the lever could say that ...

tdc bro. Learn that shit.

**Stylo** · 12th August 2015, 18:19

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Only someone who's never had a BSA500 single kickback when you're on the down stroke with the lever could say that ...

Or a KX500 that sends you to Hospital when you try and start it with your Nike's on ...

20 stitches, wound was nearly to the bone but I was lucky on that count. All good now

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**Akzle** · 12th August 2015, 18:38

Originally Posted by Stylo

Or a KX500 that sends you to Hospital when you try and start it with your Nike's on ...

Happened last year, 20 stitches, passed out when I got home. Something about low blood pressure

True story

/ATTACH]

i'kk put you on the watchlist for the darwin awards.

**FJRider** · 12th August 2015, 18:43

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Only someone who's never had a BSA500 single kickback when you're on the down stroke with the lever could say that ...

I had a Benelli 650 twin ... the chain for the electric start had been removed.

only those man enough to start it ... rode it ...

**FJRider** · 12th August 2015, 18:46

Originally Posted by Stylo

Or a KX500 that sends you to Hospital when you try and start it with your Nike's on ...

20 stitches, wound was nearly to the bone but I was lucky on that count. All good now

Don't try to get a knee down ... in jeans ... then ...

**puddytat** · 12th August 2015, 19:41

I had a XR250 & it was a right cunt for the smash the knee into the bars shit....
Anyhow you might be better asking here http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/18-xr250400/ as there isn't so many smartypants & way more experts.