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Road Warrior
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I gave a listing of prices from post one. Price with my parts, and price with their parts. Cost of labor never changed, and time never changed.
Probably will keep it stock, Traveler. It been a good ride so far. Just thought I'd enjoy a little extra pull. I like to tinker, but I am sure I can find something else to tinker on.
Probably will keep it stock, Traveler. It been a good ride so far. Just thought I'd enjoy a little extra pull. I like to tinker, but I am sure I can find something else to tinker on.
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Editbrain,
I'm glad you did not take offense to my comments. They were not directed at you personally - I think I am just fustrated at the american economy in general.
I didn't realize the book calls it a 4-5 hour job - so a 10 hour quote ... that's a bit much.
I don't regret changing my cams but my bike is a 2009 and ran fine (still does). I think maybe my ego got the best of me - a little "look what I can do". I'm so over that - now I just want to maintain it and RIDE IT.
I mentioned the 204's because I was doing a lot of reading prior to getting a cam and I think your name & 204's came up in a search.
I know it can be a bitch when you have the urge to "tinker". Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
Jimmie
I'm glad you did not take offense to my comments. They were not directed at you personally - I think I am just fustrated at the american economy in general.
I didn't realize the book calls it a 4-5 hour job - so a 10 hour quote ... that's a bit much.
I don't regret changing my cams but my bike is a 2009 and ran fine (still does). I think maybe my ego got the best of me - a little "look what I can do". I'm so over that - now I just want to maintain it and RIDE IT.
I mentioned the 204's because I was doing a lot of reading prior to getting a cam and I think your name & 204's came up in a search.
I know it can be a bitch when you have the urge to "tinker". Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
Jimmie
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I got the cams today, and they look good. Now the itch it even worse to tinker.
I plan to let them sit for a while, I think. Riding season is here, and I am ready to ride in the warmer weather. I have ridden all winter, and now it is time to put the jacket up for some nice sunshine.
You know there is always that "what if" factor. I think my ego is getting the best of me too, but I really would like to have a little more pop off starting. I have to stop on a lot of hills when I commute to work, and sometimes it can be a pain. The bike makes it fine, but you just want that extra push. By the time I am halfway up the hill, and in 2nd @ 35-40 mph. Your fine, but when pulling up a step grade from a stop, 1st gear is just too tall.
I still have one year on my warranty. I think I will let that ride out, but I will have close to 25,000 miles when that day comes. I will have to replace the lifters as well possibly by that point, and am I already past the point of no return? I mean is the motor so worn in that the stress of changing the cams at that time gong to harm other parts.
I don't know if that is how it works for motorbikes, but I wouldn't buy a 75,000 mile car, and start putting new cams and all in it.
I plan to let them sit for a while, I think. Riding season is here, and I am ready to ride in the warmer weather. I have ridden all winter, and now it is time to put the jacket up for some nice sunshine.
You know there is always that "what if" factor. I think my ego is getting the best of me too, but I really would like to have a little more pop off starting. I have to stop on a lot of hills when I commute to work, and sometimes it can be a pain. The bike makes it fine, but you just want that extra push. By the time I am halfway up the hill, and in 2nd @ 35-40 mph. Your fine, but when pulling up a step grade from a stop, 1st gear is just too tall.
I still have one year on my warranty. I think I will let that ride out, but I will have close to 25,000 miles when that day comes. I will have to replace the lifters as well possibly by that point, and am I already past the point of no return? I mean is the motor so worn in that the stress of changing the cams at that time gong to harm other parts.
I don't know if that is how it works for motorbikes, but I wouldn't buy a 75,000 mile car, and start putting new cams and all in it.
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i say do the cams just because it will put a smile on your face.
i am installing cams in my bike this sun. But i will be doing the work at home to save the money. My wierd mind works like this, I will save about 400 bucks doing the work myself, so I used that money to get a new exhaust. But i have access to some loaner specialty tools and have some friends who are better mechanics than me that can stop by if I run into any problems.
good luck with the decision, i say go for it!
i am installing cams in my bike this sun. But i will be doing the work at home to save the money. My wierd mind works like this, I will save about 400 bucks doing the work myself, so I used that money to get a new exhaust. But i have access to some loaner specialty tools and have some friends who are better mechanics than me that can stop by if I run into any problems.
good luck with the decision, i say go for it!
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Just my opinion but it sounds like you're really overthinking this whole cam upgrade. Forget the "what if factor" and "ego" thing, just do the cams. Why would you want to miss the whole riding season by not doing the upgrade now?
You'll like the improvement. It's not like you're putting in some radical cam.
Wonder how many who have changed their cam would like to go back to stock? My guess would be very few.
You'll like the improvement. It's not like you're putting in some radical cam.
Wonder how many who have changed their cam would like to go back to stock? My guess would be very few.
I got the cams today, and they look good. Now the itch it even worse to tinker.
I plan to let them sit for a while, I think. Riding season is here, and I am ready to ride in the warmer weather. I have ridden all winter, and now it is time to put the jacket up for some nice sunshine.
You know there is always that "what if" factor. I think my ego is getting the best of me too, but I really would like to have a little more pop off starting. I have to stop on a lot of hills when I commute to work, and sometimes it can be a pain. The bike makes it fine, but you just want that extra push. By the time I am halfway up the hill, and in 2nd @ 35-40 mph. Your fine, but when pulling up a step grade from a stop, 1st gear is just too tall.
I still have one year on my warranty. I think I will let that ride out, but I will have close to 25,000 miles when that day comes. I will have to replace the lifters as well possibly by that point, and am I already past the point of no return? I mean is the motor so worn in that the stress of changing the cams at that time gong to harm other parts.
I don't know if that is how it works for motorbikes, but I wouldn't buy a 75,000 mile car, and start putting new cams and all in it.
I plan to let them sit for a while, I think. Riding season is here, and I am ready to ride in the warmer weather. I have ridden all winter, and now it is time to put the jacket up for some nice sunshine.
You know there is always that "what if" factor. I think my ego is getting the best of me too, but I really would like to have a little more pop off starting. I have to stop on a lot of hills when I commute to work, and sometimes it can be a pain. The bike makes it fine, but you just want that extra push. By the time I am halfway up the hill, and in 2nd @ 35-40 mph. Your fine, but when pulling up a step grade from a stop, 1st gear is just too tall.
I still have one year on my warranty. I think I will let that ride out, but I will have close to 25,000 miles when that day comes. I will have to replace the lifters as well possibly by that point, and am I already past the point of no return? I mean is the motor so worn in that the stress of changing the cams at that time gong to harm other parts.
I don't know if that is how it works for motorbikes, but I wouldn't buy a 75,000 mile car, and start putting new cams and all in it.
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