[Stratman]

I fitted them and as long as you follow all instructions (re TDC etc) clearly, then you won't have to re-time the valves either.

The rear is easy as you can get the cam cover off (which you have to do to get the right tension)

The front is more tricky as it is not as accessible, but I found that by taking the carbs off too I could get to the bolts from the top. As long as you don't fiddle with them you can just replace them abd they won't need rebalancing or anything.

A methodical and fairly simple job - DON'T overtighten the cam cover pillar bolts. Some idiot I know sheared on off, but luckily on the rear cylinder so he could drill and ezeeout the stud. Why they are called ezeeouts is beyond me, because it never is!

[sirch345]

IMHO Timbo if you're not that mechanically minded (your words not mine ) I would suggest you get someone to fit them for you

I would recommend Roger Ditchfield at Revolution Racing He fit's them and know's exactly how to set them to the correct tension
http://www.revolutionuk.co.uk/

Address:- Smith Green Depot, Stoney Lane, Galgate, Nr. Lancaster, LA2 OPX

Tel. No. 07970 915 259

I don't know exactly how far he is from you, but I see your are up that way

Chris.

[Stratman]

The Haynes Manual actually shows you where the timing marks should be and what the cam lobes should look like, but I agree with Chris, if you arn't confident, better get an expert in as it could be cheaper eventually!

[Squiffythewombat]

TDC= Top Dead Centre

When the piston is at the very top of its stroke



(i believe this is what it is...could be wrong mind)

[sirch345]

I am thinking i will.

And thanks for the suggestion for Lancaster, not too far at all really, only 45 miles or so, so if he will do it while i wait, sorted. Especially as my local dealer is a pile of toss.

You could always give him a ring Timbo to see how busy he is, and ask him for a price

Oops I missed that 'TDC'

Toby (Squiffythewombat) is right, TDC = Top Dead Center

Chris.

[Drac]

Tim lemme know the cost please..got to add that into my "need to do" list.

[sparrowlegs]

Orrible Orrel...been there once and it was shut..Orrel i mean not the shop lol

[Andy1671]

Timbo you could give john tomlinson a try for the cct job he is on the a59 he has worked on my storm and the monster i had last time. phone
07860494139

[cupasoop]

Timbo, you've been on here long enough to know Rogers reputation. He might be further away but I'll bet you'll get more for your money.

[cupasoop]

Edit - Penny just dropped, is this the same guy that works wonders with suspension? As in "get your forks Rogered" ? Hmmmmm

Yes, he's a bit of a firestorm guru.

[warby221]

Timbo, you've been on here long enough to know Rogers reputation. He might be further away but I'll bet you'll get more for your money.

It’s worth a good run just for the crack you can have with roger

Heartily recommend the guy