mikira
8th May 2006, 10:07
Would someone advice me to what tools to get so I can swap my cams in my own garage or parking place?
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View Full Version : Tools for cam change mikira 8th May 2006, 10:07 Would someone advice me to what tools to get so I can swap my cams in my own garage or parking place? aswracing 8th May 2006, 13:46 A 1/4" drive torque wrench. A 1/4" drive socket set. A 3/16" bit for same. A 3/16" Allen wrench. One with a ball end might come in handy. Enough wrenches to get your exhaust system & right footpeg off. mikira 8th May 2006, 14:57 Thanks, good to know that I don't have to fabricate or buy some special tools. Do I need a bike lift so I can turn my engine when timing cams or it there some other nice way? RedRider 8th May 2006, 15:16 Thanks, good to know that I don't have to fabricate or buy some special tools. Do I need a bike lift so I can turn my engine when timing cams or it there some other nice way? When I did mine, I used my bike lift and was glad to have it. Not only is it easier to turn the tire to get the cams turned, but it is also much easier working on the bike when it is up off the ground some. Your back will thank you when you are done... :) xl1200r 8th May 2006, 15:31 Do you need to pull off the rocker covers to take the load off of the lifters? Just curious for myself at this point. RedRider 8th May 2006, 15:40 Do you need to pull off the rocker covers to take the load off of the lifters? Just curious for myself at this point. The motor needs to be rotated so the lifters are on the base circle of the cam, then the appropriate rockerbox is removed to take the spring load off the pushrods and lifters. Repeat for the other cylinder, then the cams can be removed. Homarr 11th May 2006, 19:25 Do you need to pull off the rocker covers to take the load off of the lifters? Just curious for myself at this point. You don't really have to take them all the way off. You can remove the top cover and then loosen the bolts on the lower covers. Also, if you keep the bike on the ground, you can rotate the pinion gear (with a wrench) clockwise to get the timing dot at the zero position before installing your new set of cams. ps These methods are not officially approved, and may be considered stupid. hondo 12th May 2006, 01:34 Thanks for the tips RedRider! Has anyone had trouble with the HD replacement gasket? The gasket I have on hand looks to be of poor quality, like it was cut out with a dull die set. mikira 12th May 2006, 14:58 Thanks for all the help, sound too easy. Its just lift bike and remove everything so I can open cam cover, then rotate engine, open head cover to release pushrods one cylinder at time. Check timing and put everything back together. I dont check clearances because I have some confidence to factory parts. Now I need to find a bikelift from here at northern Italy, and then just to go to work. |