COMPRESSION RELEASE

[migai082681]

Ok I know there was a How To tread on changing or replacing the compression release. I got an 08 ridgeback and need to replace the front but thinking of just replacing both. I heard some say you can do it while the engine is in the bike. any thoughts. What else do I need?

 

[Coolbreezin]

They can be done in the frame. I had mine done a couple years ago. I would recommend going with manual. It avoids this problem in the future. I was in a tight timeslot and had electronic C/R's installed then. This time Ill have a rebuild done and have manual push releases similar to these. This is not the exact unit, just an example.
https://www.denniskirk.com/H14197.s...v5Yy8DOC8rhW4Er2rEbhoC2v7w_wcB&ad=45712965997

 

[migai082681]

So you have to pull them both out before cranking ? Then push them back in when its on?

 

[Coolbreezin]

Just push them in and start yr bike. They pop out (back into their regular position) when the bike starts. I believe Ultima uses this design. They install right beside the spark plug, so the heads need to be removed for the install.

 

[hellcat5864]

Use the push on my big dog 131" my confederate 131" and confederate 113" . Never had issues my personal opinion internal compression valves suck. But hey that's mine everyone has one. As a mechanic seen a ton less work to do on the engine when you have and " Do Use Them" hence that. Don't forget if it's manual push button


Thx always hellcat

 

[pauldeepsea]

Ok I know there was a How To tread on changing or replacing the compression release. I got an 08 ridgeback and need to replace the front but thinking of just replacing both. I heard some say you can do it while the engine is in the bike. any thoughts. What else do I need?

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/threads/how-to-compression-release-install.75178/
Hope this helps !