decompression lobe/cam worn ?

i added this to another thread but i thought i'd post a thread especially for this item. it looks to me like the lobe has almost completely worn off but i do not have one in my hand to compare, only pic here !


cant find thread to compare other pics... had them 10 mins ago !

Mine did this also.... 2007 TE 250... ended up ordering another when I put my 300 kit on..

Were there any starting symptoms from the worn decompression lobe?

Speaking for myself it was a little harder to start but it wasn't really that noticable just another second added... I thought the battery was losing it's punch (original battery...) and as it turns out it is... probably gonna go with a turntech 2.5 in the spring... hope it will work with the 300 kit...

yeah as above.. battery struggles a bit when hot.. new battery etc and as i ride with 2 other 450's and 510's its apparent theres an issue... got one coming from R&D husky.. 77 bucks delivered.. hope its easy to fit ! lol. also hard to kick start as i can stand on it and bounce...doesnt move much ! lol.. time to fix over chrimbo ! .. well, i reckon , 2 bolts, bearing off, circlip, shim and replace and refit... 1hr tops.. hopefully !

came today and installed in an hour.. difference ? night and day... turns over faster with E start and i kicked it anf lit 2nd time out... not bad.. i'll see how it goes after a ride but its promising.. i'll post up a "how to" later !

yes... easy as pie ! prob why i had issues with batery etc.. i can kick it over now without decomp lever...well, its still hard but do-able now !