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Old May 12, 2016 | 05:35 PM
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Default cams installed, couple questions?
Just had some Andrews 26 cams installed.
I plan on changing the oil even though it only has 12 miles on it lol. Should I changed the filter also, again brand new.
Also seems like only my rear cylinder is getting that cam "loop" front is more steady thump.?
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Old May 12, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by blackflame
Just had some Andrews 26 cams installed.
I plan on changing the oil even though it only has 12 miles on it lol. Should I changed the filter also, again brand new.
Also seems like only my rear cylinder is getting that cam "loop" front is more steady thump.?
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My thoughts is if you started it since the cam install i would change it if not should be fine.
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 06:00 PM
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I wouldnt change the oil or filter if it was my bike. You can time the cyl. During dyno if there seems to be a problem
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 06:05 PM
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Cool oil change ???
why are you changing the oil if it was just done ...??? crank it and ride it around the block a couple times ...then top it off !!!
leave the filter too ...!!!
no need ...just a waste of good oil ....


just our 2 cents ...!!!
 
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Did you use gobs of assembly lube when installing the cams? If not, I can't share the logic of dumping fresh oil.
 
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Nothing wrong with oil with 12 miles on. Save yourself some time and money and ride. A little assembly lube won't hurt a thing.
 
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Had a indy do it so no clue about how much lube he used,,, I'll change in a couple hundred .
 
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do what makes u feel comfortable.
 
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I just did a cam swap with fresh oil. I changed it during the swap and plan on swapping it out after 500 miles. Oil is cheap. I have 0 argument one way or the other. It's your bike.
 
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