x X X X X 251 WINDSHIELDS / FAIRINGS AUDIO / VIDEO / NAVIGATION LUGGAGE / SEATS EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEMS AIR FILTERS OIL FILTERS ENGINE TRANSMISSION / DRIVELINE GASKETS / SEALS ELECTRICAL SPARK PLUGS BATTERIES / CHARGERS LIGHTING / GAUGES FOOTPEGS / FOOT CONTROLS HANDLEBARS / CONTROLS CABLES BRAKES BODY / FRAME SUSPENSION WHEELS TIRES / TIRE ACCESSORIES VICTORY / INDIAN ACCESSORIES COVERS / SECURITY LUBRICANTS / CHEMICALS TOOLS / HARDWARE STANDS / LIFTS TRANSPORT HELMETS EYEWEAR APPAREL / RIDER ACCESSORIES PROMOTIONAL REFERENCE INDEX Selecting a camshaft is not about using the philosophy that bigger is better! Many people believe that the bigger the Horsepower number, the better the riding experience, and nothing could be further from the truth. In all cases the best course of action is to ride the motorcycle and observe the RPM range that most of the riding time is spent in, and then match a camshaft design to give the best average Torque within that range. There is no one magic camshaft that will do everything across the entire engine operating range, though some may be described that way. The most important piece is to be honest about where the performance enhancement will best suit the rider. WHY SELECTING THE PROPER CAM FOR THE RIGHT REASONS IS SO IMPORTANT AND TTS IS HERE TO EDUCATE! Rule of thumb is the heavier the vehicle and payload, the earlier the Torque needs to increase within the RPM range. The fuel intended to run is a key factor as to how to achieve the expected results of the camshaft. The higher the Horsepower output values, typically requires high-quality, high-Octane fuel which may not be readily available or consistently used by the rider. Being honest begins with forgetting about the horsepower numbers and focusing only on what exactly the rider will be doing 90% of the time. The very worst thing that can be done is to ‘over-cam’ the engine. Having the right amount of horsepower and torque at the right place is more important than the peak values advertised. Bolt-in camshafts are designed to fit the engine as supplied by the OEM manufacture and there are limits as to what will fit and how long components will last. Upgrading the supporting components to higher performance and better-quality products will decrease the risk of premature failure and harmonize the valve train while keeping the engine running smooth and efficient. ENGINE
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTUwNDk=