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From: seamusmurrin17 on 18 Jan 2010 12:55
This job did not go as smoothly as I would have hoped. I am an
amateur but have been through this area before. At 100,000 miles I
replaced the cam bearing with no hitches.

The oil pump did indeed have a couple metal shards. I don't know if
they would have caused any trouble but I cleaned everything well and
blew out the passages. I checked gear to case clearances using a
straight edge.

The bike fired right up even though it has been sitting for months but
I soon had oil puking out the breather. Really dumb but I think I
overfilled it. Drained a quart or so and the puking seems to be
relieved.

Idles fine and has good power (for a bike with 125,000 miles). I have
not checked the timing yet. Biggest concern is the exhaust note from
the front doesn't sound "right". There is a deep "whoop whoop"
sound. Looking for advice. I think possibly I fudged the push rod
adjustment on the front. That's where I plan to start.

Thanks
From: seamusmurrin17 on 18 Jan 2010 19:14

> cam timing?  do a leak down test on it too

By timing I meant checking the timing of the ignition. I just stuck
the new ignition sensor in there near abouts where the old one was
situated. I didn't get out the timing gun and check the marks on the
flywheel.

I bought a "used" cam from the local dealer. They have a bargain
basement filled with junk. This cam looked darn near new to me. It
is stock but was in an Andrews box. I think someone swapped out there
new or near new cam for something hotter. Because I don't have the
proper tools I had the shop press on and degree *my* cam gear onto
this "used" cam. If they didn't degree it right that could be an
issue but I suspect it would affect both cylinders or wouldn't run
very well at all.


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