Cam shaft questions?

[Steel]

Thanks, guys. Not sure but I am keeping my eyes open for a wrecked bike with the carpenter upgrades. You never know where you might find one.

I feel like I've just had some bad mojo wished upon me.

 

[warp9.9]

I feel like I've just had some bad mojo wished upon me.

Scott he said wrecked Carpenter bike not a blown Carpenter motor

 

[Tripps]

Thanks, guys. Not sure but I am keeping my eyes open for a wrecked bike with the carpenter upgrades. You never know where you might find one.

If I wreck mine I'll let you know. Nah, probably find a donor bike, LOL.

 

[barbagris]

For cams I'd check with Carpenter Racing, or Neville Lush.

or contact @Penner - he seems to have a very good grasp of cams.

 

[alpental]

It is time for valves to be checked for clearances. My questions are 1) should I be considering getting some cam shaft mods done? 2) what are my options? 3) what do I need to adjust the valves myself? Thanks

If your cams aren't making a lot of unusual clatter and/or ticking noises at idle (loose valves) and you're not having difficulty starting and/or idling (tight valves), your valves are probably still within spec and don't need inspection/adjustment.

 

[Penner]

When you are doing the valve clearence, changing cams is a good option.
With stock pistons a 245-250 cam with about 0.35" lift at the intake and stock exhaust cam will do a good job and add about 15hp.
Ask Neville Lush or Carpenter if he has got something for you.
But it takes some experience to fit and adjust it.


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