XT600z Valve lifter
 

Hi all, have finally managed to get a spark at the plug when kicking it over with the plug out, after having the stator rewound and a replacement CDI unit. However trying to start on the button doesn't produce a spark, not turning over quick enough I presume, battery and starter motor seem ok. I would like to re-install the valve lifter as it's a pig to kick over so haven't actually had it started yet. All I have is the part in the rocker cover to accept a cable. if it is correct [see image]. When I pull it backwards by hand [anticlockwise] it appears to be lifting a spring. I just need to know how to set the cable and attachments to get it working. I have searched the manual without success. This bike is taking some time as my wife is ill and awaiting surgery so I don't have a lot of spare time to sort it. All help much appreciated as always.

That's brilliant, thank you so much. It doesn't look like it has been used for years, the cable and cam cover bracket is missing and the hole through which the cable needs to go near the kick start has been plugged up. I would never have found that. I assumed it would have been the old type handlebar lever decompressor. All I need now are the bits.
Thanks again.
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Ask here and the ADV forum, someone may have what you need.

Thanks Steve.

Does anyone have the correct cable and top bracket I can buy?.
Cheers

Here is a part number for my '86 XT600 on Partzilla.com - OEM Powersports Parts from Honda, Kawasaki Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha at discounts up to 80% off MSRP

33 34L-12292-00-00 CABLE, DCOMP $34.49 $22.89

The bracket is no longer available, however, you could "roll your own" It is just a piece of flat metal with a mounting hole to attach to the head and a roll around the cable. Wouldn't be too hard to make if no one has a spare. I only have two and both are in use.

Steve

Thanks Steve, I will try and source one in the UK first. Quite right bracket not a problem if not available off the shelf.
John

It's a 1VJ.
Cheers

Mine is 7mm, so as it should be, makes a change on this bike lol.
Thanks

Just as a matter of interest, has anyone else had trouble starting the XT600 on the button. Even with the plug out it only turns over around twice a second at best, have checked the starter motor, had jump leads from another battery, just in case. Just not turning over quick enough to generate a spark. Or am I missing something.:confused1:

Stripped it down, cleaned all the crap out cleaned the com, mica undercut ok, brushes ok. Don't know how old the battery is it was on the bike when I bought it. Charges ok, I linked it to another, no difference in turning over.:confused1:

Didn't paint it, just cleaned. I tried jump leads, but direct to the battery terminals, I will try your suggestion tomorrow. Don't mind buying a new battery if that's at fault, just seems to hold it's power and charges ok.

I think you're right, I had been thinking along those lines when the starter motor seemed ok. Have ordered one with high CCA so we'll see.:thumbup1:

Fitted new high CCA battery today, no difference.:confused1:

Hi, yes I did that earlier as you suggested. Do these normally have no difficulty starting on the button, maybe the starter motor is 'tired'. It's becoming a drain on my wallet getting this bike sorted.doh