Quick compression question

[Oliviasdad]

im going to look at a ttr50 this week & i want to check it over including the compression. how do i go about checking it? i know you take the plug out and kick it over but it doent have a kick start it has electric start. what should it read and where do i find the tool to check it? thanks guys

 

[tyler1blaster]

i probabaly doesnt matter on an elecric start??

 

[NOVIS]

get a compression tester and put it in where the spark plug goes. then attempt to start it (even know it wont) and see what the guage says

 

[Oliviasdad]

get a compression tester and put it in where the spark plug goes. then attempt to start it (even know it wont) and see what the guage says

what should the reading on the gauge be

 

[NOVIS]

i dont know about a ttr but a blaster is suposed to be at aroun 130-140psi i think. i dont think it would be much different