Cam Project Final Write-Up

You can do it. Just read the manual and follow the steps, along with the suggestions in these write-ups. I was nervous too, but it's really quite easy, just a bit time-consuming if you take your time like I did. What you'll learn is worth the time, and it is a great bonding experience with your bike.

If you know someone who's done the job before, invite him over for a cook-out, and mention that beer will be on-hand. When he shows up, say "By the way...." while handing him a cold brewsky and being down-wind of the BBQ pit. I'm betting he'll hang around awhile.
 
I used the Andrews EZ install push rods and without having anything to compare them to I will say they weren't bad. I'm thinking the SE push rods with the new shorter tubes would make the job much easier. I was really only worried about the push rods when I decided to do my own cams. I went 4 turns and thought "damn, these things are tight, I hope 4 turns is correct" but I waited 1/2 hour and I'll be damned the lifters bled down and I could spin the rod between my fingers. I really doubted they would bleed down, fear of the unknown I guess, not worried anymore.
The hardest part of my whole project so far has been the air cleaner install, specificaly removing the bracket attached on the backside of the throttle body.
I haven't gotten to reinstalling the exhaust as of yet, removal was a piece of cake, I guess low mileage helps.
I'll let you know what happens when I pull the trigger, hopefully tomorrow evening, but maybe Saturday.
 
Great write up! Now its going to cost me more money because now I want to install new cams on my 09 SG. Well I guess it will wait until next winter
 
No need to wait until next winter. On the newer bikes this can be done in 4 to 6 hours on a rainy afternoon. I've done both of my bikes (one twice because I went bigger) and bikes for four friends since the first of the year. Messing with the exhaust is the hardest part of the process.
 
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