When did the Hot XL camshaft upgrade start?
The first edition of “Hot XL” in 1996 had a ‘How to Do’ pictorial article on installing a cam called Yes You Cam”. You should be familiar with which cam is #1, #2, etc. before you start. The gear case has 11 allen bolts that you’ll remove in this process.
How to change the camshaft on a nightrider 1200?
Take a cardboard flap from a box and an awl and punch 11 holes into the flap. Number each hole. As you remove the Allen screws (I followed the torque sequence order in the service manual), stick ‘them in the appropriate holes. Put the transmission in 5th gear. Have some assembly lube and a new cam gear cover gasket handy.
When to replace the camshaft on a scooter?
Its Saturday (4/4/98) and threatening to rain again. Another good day to wrench on the scoot. Today, I’m going to break more new ground; replace the stock 883 cams with the Andrews N2 cams.
The first edition of “Hot XL” in 1996 had a ‘How to Do’ pictorial article on installing a cam called Yes You Cam”. You should be familiar with which cam is #1, #2, etc. before you start. The gear case has 11 allen bolts that you’ll remove in this process.
How can I soften the curve on my XL1200 Sportster?
If you fail to do this, the motor will lose power, run hot, and there’s a very real chance you’ll scuff your pistons. Softening the curve and pulling back the final timing will be accomplished via either the EFI tuner (07+ models) or an aftermarket ignition module (86-06 models).
Take a cardboard flap from a box and an awl and punch 11 holes into the flap. Number each hole. As you remove the Allen screws (I followed the torque sequence order in the service manual), stick ‘them in the appropriate holes. Put the transmission in 5th gear. Have some assembly lube and a new cam gear cover gasket handy.
What kind of CARB do I need for a XL1200 Sportster?
Proper fueling is critical. If your bike is carbureted (86-06), this means jets. For a CV40 carb (commonly used up to a little over 90hp), a good starting point is a 185 main, a 45 pilot, and 3 turns out on the idle mixture screw. On the higher power packages we recommend a Mikuni HSR42 or HSR45 carb.