Why are the cams worn out on Honda bikes?
Now, the history of the problem. Most of these engines, especially those driven hard, wore out cam lobes, rocker faces, and cam bearing surfaces prematurely. This was especially common in Europe where the bikes are driven harder and faster. Honda came up with many explanations: Incorrect valve adjustment because of forked rocker arms.
What to do if your cam chain is not working?
If your engine rattles a lot at idle but gets much smoother and quieter at 3000 to 3500 rpm, one or both cam chain tensioners are not working. Sometimes you can poke the adjuster to make it take up the slack, but this doesn’t always work. The shop manual describes this procedure and includes a diagramshowing how to do it.
What does third generation of Honda Cam mean?
Third generation means gear-driven cams (VFR). Specifically, then (according to Motorcyclist, July 88): all Sabres, including 700, 750, and 1100 ’82 to ’88 700 and 750 Magnas ’83 to ’86 1100 Magnas ’83 to ’85 700 and 750 Interceptors ’84 to ’86 VF1000R and VF1000F Interceptors (Note the VF1000R does have gear driven cams)
Is the Honda V4 Cam a gear driven cam?
’84 to ’86 VF1000R and VF1000F Interceptors (Note the VF1000R does have gear driven cams) It is not entirely clear why the 500 Interceptor and Magna are not on this list. They apparently are less vulnerable but it still happens.
Which is better chain driven or geared cam?
In short, the only difference I can really find is that the gear driven is more meant for high end all out racing, and loses low end torque, and is more expensive. while chain driven is cheaper, easier to fix, and for street riding (conservative or aggressive) low-end. from what I could find, is this pretty much it or am I missing something?
Can you use a gear drive cam on a Harley Davidson?
If the crank runout is too high, you can’t even use a gear drive cam without taking the whole motor apart. Your 13 street bob has the good factory hydraulic tensioners, vs the crappy spring loaded tensioners in my 05 Super. Unless you’re putting in different cams this is a waste of money project.
Can a 13 Street Bob be a gear drive Cam?
If the crank runout is too high, you can’t even use a gear drive cam without taking the whole motor apart. Your 13 street bob has the good factory hydraulic tensioners, vs the crappy spring loaded tensioners in my 05 Super.
Now, the history of the problem. Most of these engines, especially those driven hard, wore out cam lobes, rocker faces, and cam bearing surfaces prematurely. This was especially common in Europe where the bikes are driven harder and faster. Honda came up with many explanations: Incorrect valve adjustment because of forked rocker arms.