Originally Posted by
NancysToy
I probably hated my Victor so much because it didn't have a compression release. If the cable broke on those, the compression release parts often came out and went through the engine, destroying it. The answer to a broken cable was to put in a bolt in the compression release hole, which left you with no compression release. Combined with the relatively low kickstart throw ratio, long stroke, and high compression ratio, it made my 441 a real bear to start! It made my Sportster and my old Indian Chief look like child's play.