Setting the decompression lever
Hi Harrythehat,
The XT600, unless modified, has no lever. An automatic decompression system using a cable from kick starter to exhaust valve is fitted. The cable has an adjuster along its length where a small amount of slack is required. I assume that is the adjustment you seek.
Turning the engine over will produce a click sound alerting you that the correct position has been reached to release the kick lever to the top.
A sharp thrust on the lever will turn the engine over fast enough, all else being good, for it to start.
Note that the early 600 bikes had fairly fragile magnesium clutch covers. Many of them were cracked by riders with more enthusiasm than knowledge.
Don't 'kick. Push the lever.
The 600 is not an easy bike to start. Anything wrong with ignition or carburation will exacerbate that. Most owners develop a system that works for them. I have been starting my 2kf for many years, never mastered the click system to my satisfaction. Parking the crank at TDC always works for me.
Below is the URL to a thread on the subject
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hu...starting-66461
Be well,
p
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