a working compresion release is here

[stewart]

if you dont see this in the engine mod section there is a working compresion release set up for the k5.it makes a high comprsion motor start like a pussy cat or a 125  larry wiechman from this site did this mod on one of my high compresion heads great job and works even better

[KXcam22]

Stewart,
  That is nice work.  I sure like that one better than the one that goes in the cylinder wall.  Is there a machining spot in the water jacket or did he create a passage thru the water jacket. Cool. Thats more like my old euro bikes that had a 2nd plug hole so you could run a compression release in the cylinder head. Cam.

[stewart]

there is no machining in the water jacket...much better than the cylinder with a hole set up

[RoostDaddy]

I'd have to agree with both of you, that I like this alot better than the idea of running one into the cylinder.  Looks like some clean work too.  I guess I'll be the first to say it: Any price yet, Larry?

[Motorrad]

Anyone figure out how to make one work with a desert tank yet?

[gwcrim]

Yeah........... where were you guys with this last year when I had a big old hole bored in my jug?   

[serafin]

Stewart show us a picture of the top and side of the head.

Serafin

[Larry Wiechman]

Anyone figure out how to make one work with a desert tank yet?

 I knew that was coming. That's a good question!
 
 I don't have one locally to look at. Can you send me clear, closeup views of all sides of the head/tank area?
 
Larry

[muleman]

Larry I sent you a e-mail.

                                I have the clarke 3.9 gal and I have room on the kick starter side by the head stay.

[Motorrad]

Anyone figure out how to make one work with a desert tank yet?

 I knew that was coming. That's a good question!
 
 I don't have one locally to look at. Can you send me clear, closeup views of all sides of the head/tank area?
 
Larry

Well I guess the real question would be.... can the compression release be placed anywhere on the Head that is between a stud and water passage?

If that is the case, Us desert tank guys could hang them off the back of the head... and just have to reach for them (yet another inconvinience to add to the list of deasert tanks)

[muleman]

I sent Larry some pics. I am pretty sure you can put it on the kick start side ,back by the head stay. I have the big 3.9 clarke and it blocks everything. Also the choke on the 44mm lectron is on the kick side any way.

[Larry Wiechman]

Muleman,
 Great photos, looks like it will work. Is that a Goodson valve? Nice piece, looks like it's all stainless. Might be a bit longer than the saw units.
 
Larry

[BDI]

I never thought I could be sold on the comp release. Who ever it was that came up with that is a real thinker. I like it and I would have one on my bike for sure.

[Motorrad]

I like the idea of having it behind the head as it will makE it hidden.  Making me look all that more manly when my budys try to start it without one. 

[DoldGuy]

Unless one of your Buddies happen to be our member BennieBen