Oil Pressure spring
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Road Captain
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Oil Pressure spring
I want to install an aftermarket oil pressure spring in my 05 EG.
Do I have to remove the cam sprockets and chain as well as the cam plate to replace the spring or can I drive the spring pin out with the cam plate in place install the new spring and then and then reinstall the spring Pin?
Any help would be appreciated.
Do I have to remove the cam sprockets and chain as well as the cam plate to replace the spring or can I drive the spring pin out with the cam plate in place install the new spring and then and then reinstall the spring Pin?
Any help would be appreciated.
Road Master
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Yup, you can drive the pin out with everything installed in the bike.
Carefull, use a small punch and light taps with the hammer on the rollpin. Also check the plunger to make sure it slides in and out smoothly.
Carefull, use a small punch and light taps with the hammer on the rollpin. Also check the plunger to make sure it slides in and out smoothly.
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My scoot is going to get a new spring too, maybe a whole new cam support plate. My 131 would get too hot after about 30-40 minutes highway speed of 75mph @ about 2600rpm and oil pressure would slowly drop.
Why are you replacing your spring?
Why are you replacing your spring?
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While you can do the install while the cam plate is in the bike, I wouldn't recommend it.
I installed my Baisley spring while the cam plate was out for my Woods cams install. It's a simple install, but the area is small and it's a lot easier with the cam plate out.
Steve
I installed my Baisley spring while the cam plate was out for my Woods cams install. It's a simple install, but the area is small and it's a lot easier with the cam plate out.
Steve
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Steve is right it is easier when the plate is out but replacing the spring while the cam plate is in is a 45 min job. I've done this about 6 times at least....it's a piece of cake.
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All, Thank you for the information and Advice.
Steve, I am having some over heating issues as well and went to the # 4 spring as suggested by Baisley, it is supposed to give a 30% increase over the # 2 spring which is rated at a 15% increase. I think i will tray and get it in before the weekend, as the temps are in the high 90's here in FL and i plan on riding a bit this coming week end.
Also, I have noticed that when I run an octane booster it doesn't seem to run quit as hot, maybe just my imagination byt it doesnt want to cut out when i reach the magic 230 F temp. i thing the enthonal in the gas has something to do with it as well.
I will let you know how it works out and if it helps.
Steve, I am having some over heating issues as well and went to the # 4 spring as suggested by Baisley, it is supposed to give a 30% increase over the # 2 spring which is rated at a 15% increase. I think i will tray and get it in before the weekend, as the temps are in the high 90's here in FL and i plan on riding a bit this coming week end.
Also, I have noticed that when I run an octane booster it doesn't seem to run quit as hot, maybe just my imagination byt it doesnt want to cut out when i reach the magic 230 F temp. i thing the enthonal in the gas has something to do with it as well.
I will let you know how it works out and if it helps.
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Thanks Al. Buy the way the guys at the shop are going to test the oil circuit with Fueling Air tester. I will let you know which spring Jims says to put in. This 131 has a billet cam support plate. I'm riding in Texas and it is really hot here in the afternoon. I have also been told that some of the big motor guys are running straight 50 weight synthetic.
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Road Warrior
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Donnie Peterson has a good artical in AIM mag. about oil coolers. I think he is right on.
Real no brainer.
Check it out.
Real no brainer.
Check it out.
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In some cases the pipes don't have to come off, the cam cover has room to be removed.