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 To check your cylinder pressure, you need a compression tester/gauge. For less than $25, you can buy (online) a tester with a gauge, hose and adapters (slightly more at your local auto supply or department store). To check your cylinder pressure, you need a compression tester/gauge. For less than $25, you can buy (online) a tester with a gauge, hose and adapters (slightly more at your local auto supply or department store).
  
-**Using The Compression Tester**((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/24369-cylinder-compression-and-leakage-tests?t=40364)){{ :techtalk:evo:engmech:AAAcompression-tester.jpg?200|  }}+**Using The Compression Tester**((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/24369-cylinder-compression-and-leakage-tests?t=40364)){{ :techtalk:evo:engmech:compression-tester.jpg?200|  }}
  
   * Run the engine to get it up to operating temperature (maybe a 10-15 minute ride)   * Run the engine to get it up to operating temperature (maybe a 10-15 minute ride)

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