i jst got my bike back together and its kind of hard to start and it lags a little.im guessing i didnt get the timing chain back on the cams right.do any of you all have any suggestions on getting it timed right? Thanks

 

Yep, sounds like you got it off 1 tooth. after you get the valve cover back off and everything, first thing you do is get the flywheel mark lined up PERFECT, and if you got a TDC bolt USE IT! I didn't have a TDC bolt the last couple times I did it and it's a PAIN IN THE a$$ to get it right because the motor could turn over slighty while you're getting the cams lined up! Now if you don't have a TDC bolt, after you get your cams lined up and everything make sure the motor didn't turn at all by checking the mark on the flywheel. And make sure you check if the cams are lined up AFTER you put the timing chain tensioner in because it will move a little bit and can still be off if you don't check it. And make sure you double triple quadruple check EVERYTHING before turning the motor over otherwise you will be kicking yourself in the a$$ after bending some valves from slight stupidity..... LIKE I DID![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

 

how do u know if the cams are lined up?

 

After you get the flywheel lined up, the cam lobes should be opposing each other and the lines on the cam gears should line up with each other through the chain guide.... Do you have a shop manual?

 

no. but i think im going to get one now.........my cam lobes arnt perfectly opposing each other, they close but there a little off.

 

Look at the lines on the cam gears to see how far you're off.

 

both lines on both cam gears should be idenical?(if ones facing straight up ...the other should be facing straight up also???

 

NO NO NO! lol, the have to line up perfectly horizontal through the chain guide (black plastic piece between the cam gears). Man, don't bend no valves...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

pheeeeeeew...lol........u had me worried there for a minute. im going to look at it in the morning. i got about a week to get it lined up.my valve cover bolt should be in by then.................im actually trying to quit learning this stuff the hard way........way to expensive...lol.

 

thebigshow,

Take it from me who F--- up a cam (look at last pic in my gallery). GET A SHOP Manual and take yourr time. If ya screw it up it will take longer and more $$$. It will be worth getting one in the end. I take it when you slap it back together your not using torque specs.