cam sprocket spacer
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cam sprocket spacer
I'm getting ready to install the Woods 222 cams on my 11 SG. I know that after the cam plate is re-installed you need to install the cam and crank sprockets (w/o chain) to check alignment and change the spacer washer behind the cam sprocket accordingly. Does anybody have some insight as to what width the stock spacer is and what spacers might be needed? I know every engine will be different, but if I knew the range +/- that I might be dealing with I could have 4 or 5 different sized spacers on hand so as to not cause an interruption by having to go to the dealer for a spacer. Can always return the unused ones, right? Thanks.
Cruiser
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I just finished doing this with my 99 RK and when I went to the dealer they have a set with I think 5 different sizes. I think I paid $15 bucks for them cheap considering if you had to go back a few times for the right one. Mine took a few try's to find the right one. PM if you have any other questions.
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I work with Woods Cams quite a bit. Not sure if you will be happy with the triple duece. I love the triple 7 and the 5's are decent. .130 is generally stock spacer. .140 would be the only other spacer needed. Install the gears using original bolts you removed. Use straight edge shouldnt be more than .010 gap when layed across the gears. Replace the bolts the are one time use only. Good Luck!!
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Thanks!
@Snowmaster113- Thanks for the info on the shim package availability. 15 bucks is cheap insurance from an unwanted trip to the toy store.
@RDFFDR84- Thanks for the specifics on the shim thickness. Who says you need to replace the bolts? Nothing mentioned on either S&S's video or Fuel Moto's cam install instructions. I talked to Brian at Fuel Moto about the 555's and 777's. He told me I would probably need head work to really appreciate the 555's and would definitely need head work to appreciate the 777's. Not going there. Just looking for some cheap reliable torque for easier two up riding and touring in the mountains. Had great luck previously with a 96" and a SE203.
@RDFFDR84- Thanks for the specifics on the shim thickness. Who says you need to replace the bolts? Nothing mentioned on either S&S's video or Fuel Moto's cam install instructions. I talked to Brian at Fuel Moto about the 555's and 777's. He told me I would probably need head work to really appreciate the 555's and would definitely need head work to appreciate the 777's. Not going there. Just looking for some cheap reliable torque for easier two up riding and touring in the mountains. Had great luck previously with a 96" and a SE203.
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the shims have numbers on them, install the original shim and measure the space under the shaft/sprocket with a flat edge across the 2 sprockets, and depending on the measurement you need either a thicker or thinner shim...then manual has a chart that tells you what shim to buy depending on the measurement...the manual describes it pretty good...
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I just measured and went to the dealer and bought 1 that was .010 over from what i had and went back home and installed it...Luckily i have 2 dealers withing 30 minutes from the house.
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