Cam Install Help
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Cam Install Help
I just picked up a set of 255 cams to install. I have watched some videos on youtube and read through some forums and decided to tackle this project myself. I am going to use my stock pushrods. Yes i know it is more work, but all I have is time and I don't mind the bonding time with my bike. I will feel better about not having any parts to come loose in the valve train and it will save me from having to buy $100 set of pushrods. I have searched and searched but I cant seem to find a step by step thread someone has created for a cam install from the top end removing the rocker boxes. Can someone point me to one???
Thanks in advance fellas!
Thanks in advance fellas!
I've never done it, scares me to death what hides behind the cam cover. But when I did my lifters, I watched a couple of youtube videos on cam changing, but i only watched the cutting of the pushrods. I'm sure there is something on youtube.
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I just picked up a set of 255 cams to install. I have watched some videos on youtube and read through some forums and decided to tackle this project myself. I am going to use my stock pushrods. Yes i know it is more work, but all I have is time and I don't mind the bonding time with my bike. I will feel better about not having any parts to come loose in the valve train and it will save me from having to buy $100 set of pushrods. I have searched and searched but I cant seem to find a step by step thread someone has created for a cam install from the top end removing the rocker boxes. Can someone point me to one???
Thanks in advance fellas!
Thanks in advance fellas!
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Its not worth the time or $100. IMO
But just follow the manual and put things back together just like you took it apart. Digital camera? take pictures that you can refer back to. I have gotten to where I take pictures of stuff as I take it apart.
One other tip is to google/you tube big bore install/107 install those videos will show rocker box and heads removal and install.
Good luck but you could do the whole cam job in 6-8 hrs by cutting push rods.
But just follow the manual and put things back together just like you took it apart. Digital camera? take pictures that you can refer back to. I have gotten to where I take pictures of stuff as I take it apart.
One other tip is to google/you tube big bore install/107 install those videos will show rocker box and heads removal and install.
Good luck but you could do the whole cam job in 6-8 hrs by cutting push rods.
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Check out the video's at the bottom of this http://www.fuelmotousa.com/site/107-inch-big-bore.html Fuel Moto page. I know its for a 107 build but it covers head and cam R&R.
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this would be closer. He does stage 1,2, and 3. Stage 3 covers a big bore kit but covers what it takes to remove and replace the top end. Enjoy, take lots of photos and keep us informed.
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another thing you want to do while you're in there is under the breather are 2 .060" oil drain holes. Drill those out to 1/8" and then taper the hole with a 1/4" bit.
Here's a pic of mine.
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Thanks for all the help guys! Maybe I should create a thread with pictures every step of the way?!?!?