BigPhil Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Are these standard cams? The engine is an 1170 and has a welded clutch basket, heavy duty clutch springs and slotted cam sprockets. So the cams might be fancy too :-) Quote Link to comment
markfoggy Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Well they were standard, that worm drive for a rev cable is a sure sign. But, slotted wheels aren't standard which suggests they've had a bit of a grind. Get the vernier out, it's measuring time. You'll probably have to cross reference with Piper and Kents web sites to get an idea.Other clues could be in the rockers, inlet particularly. There an oil hole on them with a pronounced upturn dimple that needs grinding back even for stage 1's, plus if it looks like the bike's had a lot of valve guide work on the exhausts suspect a bit more. Stage 2's need the valve guide seals sending into the head to get extra lift, rubbed out or missing guide seals is a sure sign. 2 Quote Link to comment
BigPhil Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks. I'll measure them as you suggest. The rockers look standard.CheersPhil Quote Link to comment
Gammaboy Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Thanks. I'll measure them as you suggest. The rockers look standard.CheersPhilLooks like those rockers aren't long for this world - hard chrome looks like it's worn through on the corners... Edited November 19, 2015 by Gammaboy Quote Link to comment
BigPhil Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 That's ok, they're really cheap to replace... :-(That is 40% of what I paid for the whole bike... Quote Link to comment
KATANAMANGLER Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Contact Phil Joy he can resurface them for a decent price. He has done a few cams and rocker pads for me and always does a great job. 1 Quote Link to comment
BigPhil Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Will do! Thanks (again) Quote Link to comment
BigPhil Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Contact Phil Joy he can resurface them for a decent price. He has done a few cams and rocker pads for me and always does a great job.Spoke to him this evening. He called me back in Sweden. I reckon i'll be sending him my rockers and even the cams for some TLC. If the post from here doesn't cost a kidney. 1 Quote Link to comment
Gammaboy Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I looked at getting a set of rockers resurfaced here - it was actually cheaper to buy new Quote Link to comment
BigPhil Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I looked at getting a set of rockers resurfaced here - it was actually cheaper to buy new I spoke to Phil and quoted me £25 a rocker. That's a lot cheaper than new ones. He suggested giving the cams a skim too as they are a bit worn. Edited November 23, 2015 by BigPhil spelling Quote Link to comment
Leino Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Intake cam looks like a stock EF part to me. Quote Link to comment
Leino Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Contact Phil Joy he can resurface them for a decent price. He has done a few cams and rocker pads for me and always does a great job.A good idea, I've used hardwelded rockers in my racing engine for five years and they show no wear at all. They are worth the money, even if it costs more than new OEM parts. Quote Link to comment
johnr Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 check the ends of the cams, most tuners will engrave the grind and their initials onto the cam ends, its surprising what you can find when you dont realise what you had! Quote Link to comment
johnr Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 although slotted sprockets might just have been used to get the timing absolutely bang on perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment
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