Upgraded cams
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Road Captain
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Upgraded cams
I just installed se 255 cams in my 09 RKC and will be going for an initial scoot tomorrow. Question is what should I be looking or listening for and is there a break-in period for things to work in properly. This is my first cam install and I am not sure what to expect. thanks
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Road Captain
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Thanks for replying. After I got everything I started it up and everything seemed to be ok. The idle fell back after it warmed up and it sounded quiet with no oil lights comming on. I will be looking to see if I need to tweek my pcv, I do have it set up for my power duals, ovals and se a/c but will see if it needs other mapping with a few rides under my belt. thanks again
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The hardest part is getting that grin off your face. I love that first week of new cams. Did you do adj push rods or stockers. How did the tensioners look. Did you upvrade the inner cam bearings.
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Thanks for replying. After I got everything I started it up and everything seemed to be ok. The idle fell back after it warmed up and it sounded quiet with no oil lights comming on. I will be looking to see if I need to tweek my pcv, I do have it set up for my power duals, ovals and se a/c but will see if it needs other mapping with a few rides under my belt. thanks again
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Ok, well I just got back from my initial run and I do say that I have definitely increased the low end torque and the bark is a bit louder. Unfortunately my ride got cut short when I started to smell oil. At first I thought it was just some oil residue on the pipes from all the handling but when I came to the next stop light and looked down I started feeling uneasy seeing oil splashing on all my chrome. Fortunately I was not far from home so I was able to get back to my garage and check things out. I found the rear intake pushrod was blowing oil from the top o ring. So now I am waiting for her to cool down so I can get in there and get er done right! All in all everything else appears to be awesome, so it is just a minor set back. I'm just pissed because it's almost 70 degrees outside in NH, it's November and I should be riding. I'll keep ya all posted.