Cam Question

[christopher_2]

I have already changed to 29mm smoothbore carburetors and a 4-1 exhaust. I am also going to put pods on then rejet the carburetors. I am also looking at buying a set of cams. I would like to know what the following means to my 1978 GS750E in terms of performance

They give .060" more lift than stock, 40 degrees more duration.
Some heads may need shim-pocket clearance work. What exactly does this means? What type of work is it exactly?

[Billy Ricks]

I have already changed to 29mm smoothbore carburetors and a 4-1 exhaust. I am also going to put pods on then rejet the carburetors. I am also looking at buying a set of cams. I would like to know what the following means to my 1978 GS750E in terms of performance

They give .060" more lift than stock, 40 degrees more duration.
Some heads may need shim-pocket clearance work. What exactly does this means? What type of work is it exactly?

That's a high lift cam meant for racing only. The pockets in the pistons most likely will need to be fly cut to deepen them to allow for the increased lift. The guides will probably need to be shortened as well. As for the shim pockets, the tappets have pockets in them that the adjustment shims fit into. They may need to be deepened to allow for the extra lift.

[christopher_2]

OK, more than I want to deal with, I still want the bike to have street manners.

[Dan Ruddock]

OK, more than I want to deal with, I still want the bike to have street manners.

I agree that sounds like way too much cam for street use. I would recomend webcam, they can supply you something for your needs. Dan

[chef1366]

http://www.dynoman.net/engine/cams/webcams_suzi.html#gs1100

[christopher_2]

The set of cams I found was used and was not going to cost :shock: $400.00. I will stick with my stock setup for now.

[BadBillyB]

I have already changed to 29mm smoothbore carburetors and a 4-1 exhaust. I am also going to put pods on then rejet the carburetors. I am also looking at buying a set of cams. I would like to know what the following means to my 1978 GS750E in terms of performance

They give .060" more lift than stock, 40 degrees more duration.
Some heads may need shim-pocket clearance work. What exactly does this means? What type of work is it exactly?

A cam with .060" more lift is very streetable....40 degrees more duration is NOT very streetable....Shim pocket clearance work is a poor choice of words, I think they mean minor cutting of the top of the lifter bore in the head. If the cams are ground on a stock "base circle" and the lift is high enough, the cam lobe will hit the top edge of the lifter bore before contacting the shim. Heres a page with cam specs for a guide......BadBillyB
http://www.andrews-products.com/PDF_files/Suzuki-2V.pdf

[chef1366]

I know, I'm looking for some used cams also. During the winter Fleabay has alot of used cams to offer. Until then I'm no richer tomorrow than today.

[BadBillyB]

Chris, theres a nice set of Andrews 1s cams on ebay right now that are perfect drop in's for your bike....BadBillyB