Camshafts

Wasbigoso
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Camshafts

22 Feb 2016 18:10

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I might be running a z4 (420 lift) camshaft. Do I need to run shim on bottom tap pets?????

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Re: Camshafts

22 Feb 2016 18:15

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Might help if you let us know what year/type bike/motor these mystery cams are on.

79 KZ 1000 LTD
77 KZ 1000 B1 LTD (awaiting electrical resurrection)

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Re: Camshafts

23 Feb 2016 08:30

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on a z1/kz 1000 you are right on the edge for going to shim under buckets. you could run shim on top but for safety reasons I wouldn't, too easy to spit a shim.
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1974 Z1
1976 KZ900
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1981 KZ1000
1983 GPZ1100

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Re: Camshafts

23 Feb 2016 08:36

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Yes

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Re: Camshafts

23 Feb 2016 13:45

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I have several sets of Z4's installed with SOT but........... there better be good springs CORRECTLY setup run valve clearance at .004in and keep an eye on everything

1984 750 Turbo

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