Post by: benzimo_ on 01 April 2023, 12:17:06 pm
rest assured all went well, if you are looking to do this then make sure you swap the camshaft sprockets over and that's it. also the timing is tricky as the timing marks are different but you can keep the original timing of the Fazer for low end.torque with a bit of oomph but timed for high end it will just zoom away.
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Post by: basher on 07 June 2023, 06:19:43 pm
Post by: benzimo_ on 07 June 2023, 06:41:23 pm
what year of thundercat cams are compatible with 98 fzs 600?any year. all the same.
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 07 June 2023, 08:09:34 pm
you can keep the original timing of the Fazer for low end.torque with a bit of oomph but timed for high end it will just zoom away.
did you dyno the bike before and after? Does it really make a difference or is it wishful thinking?
Post by: benzimo_ on 07 June 2023, 08:15:03 pm
no Dyno but it definitely tries to power wheelie like never before especially on 2nd and 3rd
you can keep the original timing of the Fazer for low end.torque with a bit of oomph but timed for high end it will just zoom away.
did you dyno the bike before and after? Does it really make a difference or is it wishful thinking?
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Post by: basher on 19 June 2023, 09:24:19 pm
Post by: Mike_2002 on 21 June 2023, 06:47:00 pm
I'm glad I saw this post, I have a pair of Thundercat cams, now just need to sort rest of bike out and see how it goes.
Post by: benzimo_ on 21 June 2023, 08:07:13 pm
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Post by: basher on 02 July 2023, 09:39:23 pm
Post by: benzimo_ on 02 July 2023, 09:59:36 pm
you could just remove the ht leads and the valve cover, you shouldnt need to remove everything, if you could I would greatly appreciate it as I am seriously considering it and the only thing holding me back is worry about the timing and the fact I dont know how its supposed to look with the thundercat cams. thankswel you would need the fuel tank off to get to the head cover bolts (which is unbolted in a Criss cross pattern starting from outwards and making your way inwards (but opposite direction when installing)) and you'll need the carbs pushed upwards (you don't need to remove the carbs, just undo the clamps and push it up) this is needed to get to the camchain tensioner.
TL DR:
fuel tank off for head bolt access and carbs pushed up for camchain tensioner access.
I currently commute almost everyday to the airport since I'm a pilot in training which should finish in about 2 months so I could take pictures when that's all completed but let me check if I have some old pictures, I will check and upload them later if I find any
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Post by: basher on 03 July 2023, 09:35:20 pm
Post by: benzimo_ on 03 July 2023, 10:40:33 pm
curious why you need tensioner access?to be able to remove the old camshaft
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