Starting question - 2001 FX650

Great forum - hope i don't catch hell for a silly question but here goes.

We recently picked up a near mint 2001 Husaberg FX650e. This bike was al in boxes and the final result was a very-very well kept bike. There were alot of extra parts such as twin pipes, crankshafts, sleeves, - suspension etc. etc.

Well - the bike is back together as per the latest manual. We "bump" start it under compression with ease - runs very very well. kick starting is .......well........ we managed to get it going ONCE after bing started using kick starter. (cannot connect electric starter - missing parts)

My question is - IF we disable the kick-start decompression cable, we have GOOD starting compression just from the auto decompressor at the cam. Bike WILL start.

If we hook the cable decompressor to the kick-start, compression is lowered to 60 psi, as measures through several kicks.

Yes, valves are set properly, cable adjusted as per manual.

Actual question - when using the kick-start, after positioning piston just past TDC, do you prevent kick-start from fully retracting i.e. bring it back to top for a full kick but not so far as to engage the cable decompressor? or do you allow cable to engage decompressor?

If this is not clear please let me know and I will explain better.

If you are in fact re-engaging the cable decompressor (can hear a click) - maybe the adjustment for the cable is wrong?

Also - please note all other functions have been double checked - auto decompressor is working A1. in fact I have several different ones, boat type etc. right now I have put the original parts back in.

Not really a jetting issue either. when bike runs - it runs well.

It is only a compression issue - can't achieve proper starting compression if cable decompressor from kick-start is engaged.

OK, If thats the case, I probably would have to lengthen the cable so as to raise compression. Left as is the exhaust valves are WAY too open for proper compression.

Maybe I am not following adjustment procedure clearly - should the kick-cable only move lever by 2mm when activated? or should there be 2mm of free play when able is taught?

someone can clarify?

thanks for the input - we think the problem might actually be electrical at this point. We are able to start it from the kick-start using regular method