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.
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 do you change the camshaft on a nightrider?
Starting with the front jug’s exhaust cam, rotate the engine (rear wheel) so that the high point of the cam lobe is point straight up into the tappet hole. Insert a flat screwdriver into the tappet hole in such a way that you can pry the cam lobe horizontally towards the outside gear case.
What do I need to install Step 2 cams?
Kit includes everything needed for a quick install! Precision machined and 100% tested to ensure a precision fit. Equipped with a low mass, bearing grade silicon nitride check ball and optimized check ball spring for fast, reliable pump up, low noise operation, and higher rpm capability.
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.
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.
Starting with the front jug’s exhaust cam, rotate the engine (rear wheel) so that the high point of the cam lobe is point straight up into the tappet hole. Insert a flat screwdriver into the tappet hole in such a way that you can pry the cam lobe horizontally towards the outside gear case.
What’s the difference between 1986 and 1987 Sportster heads?
So you have to take a whole different approach depending on which generation of 1200 you have. And on top of that, the 1986-1987 heads are a different animal yet. By comparison, 883 heads have pretty much the same performance capability from 1986 to present.