Comp Release Cable

Is there any harm with removing the manual compression release cable and the lever from an 09 TE510? From what I understand the bike is equipped with an auto decomp system and the manual is just a back-up. If I ever run into a situation where it's needed I can reach down and access the mechanism on the head. Again, anyone see any issues with pulling the cable? Thanks in advance

try kickstarting w/o using the cable then make ur decision.

Some guys take them off straight away, there should be no major issues. I have kept mine for the off chance of needing to kick her. I have only done it once in 4000 kms. when the first battery died. Glad I kept the manual decomp them.

Thanks for the replies guys! Its much appreciated!

I removed mine. No problems so far.

Occassionally a 510 will come up against compression when you push the starter and need a tap on the manual decomp to get it spinning over. It's worse if the battery is slightly low.

Dave

Yes, Ive had that happen with my 450. Hit the button when the piston is on the compression stroke and it barley turns over. The second bump has always worked though...

I removed mine because I guess Im afraid it wont be always set completely seated where it is suppose to be and cause damage.