Early TC Issues?
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From: Pine Flat Dam/South Bay Area, CA
Jims makes a special puller to remove the inner cam bearings.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Southlake Texas
Took the cam plate out this evening. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. The bearings are smooth and tight. The tensioners don't even have enough wear to catch my fingernail on. The only parts that could be causing noise would be the lifters, but it was not a lifter noise I heard.
I guess that's what I get for riding with no helmet. Apparently the TC is just naturally rattly.
I guess that's what I get for riding with no helmet. Apparently the TC is just naturally rattly.
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From: Kennewick, WA
Take a look here, I think he has a link to a video where you can hear what these address. Been a lot of chatter on here about them, I'm going to pull the trigger this winter and see if it quiets mine down.
http://www.rockout.biz/
http://www.rockout.biz/
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Southlake Texas
Mine was still a virgin when I went into it...2 ball bearings. Is the roller bearing a straight swap, or does it take a newer cam plate? While I'm in I am considering at least upgrading the bearings, although the originals are pristine.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Southlake Texas
Take a look here, I think he has a link to a video where you can hear what these address. Been a lot of chatter on here about them, I'm going to pull the trigger this winter and see if it quiets mine down.
http://www.rockout.biz/
http://www.rockout.biz/
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Southlake Texas
Tomorrow I plan to make some phone calls and decide if I want to make any upgrades to the valve train based on the info you guys have given me. My options range from simply getting the gasket set and buttoning it all right back up as it was...up to a complete gear drive conversion. I'm still a bit fuzzy about what else is needed for the conversion in addition to the kits S&S and Andrews sell. It sounds like they require the 2006+ cam plate to go with them.
So many decisions! I'll decide by tomorrow, as I want the bike back on the road by this weekend. Feel like a dweeb taking it apart for nothing. But at least I learned a lot about the TC. Thanks for all the tips and info!
So many decisions! I'll decide by tomorrow, as I want the bike back on the road by this weekend. Feel like a dweeb taking it apart for nothing. But at least I learned a lot about the TC. Thanks for all the tips and info!
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From: NW Ohio
After I get done with my current plans for mods, I'm gonna dig into the engine. Nothing radical. The 88 is honestly plenty for me. I will definitely do a gear drive conversion and rocker lockers, tho. Less maintenance to worry about.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Southlake Texas
I'm thinking the adjustable pushrods are a must too. They allow you to service the cams without removing the rocker covers. The rocker covers aren't bad to remove, but they do require removing the tank...or at least lifting it, as I did. I just filled the tank and didn't feel like draining it.