degreeing cams

[Anonymous]

I have a 78 GS 1000e and I am thinking about adding some power to my bike while I have it apart and I want to know about degreeing cams - how involved is the process? Do you just need to re-slot a key way? Is it worth it, or is a bigger bore and larger valves the way to go? Is there a posting that explains the process? I did a search but I only found bits and pieces. I don't want to do anything that affects the reliability.

It is stock right now but I am going to put pod filters and a 4 in one exaust on to start.

[Anonymous]

Hello
In order to degree the cams you first need to purchase sloted cam gears.
Then u can download the degree wheel from a web page with all the instructions to degree the timing. I am not on my home computer so I am not able to provide you with the info at this time but please e-mail me and i will foreward to you the apropriate info. The degree wheel is a free download and you can have it laminated for $2 it works great. If you degree the cams @ 106 for low end power and 110 for a power that come in at 1500 rpm higher.
Looking foreward to hearing from you.
Regards, Archie

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Just my opinion. 106 degrees is perfect for this motor. The best compromise between low end torque and top end horsepower. I also have K&N's and a V&H pipe. Let me know if you have any jetting questions.

[Joe Nardy]

I will soon be degreeing the cams on my '83 1100ED. Is 106 a good number for this motor too? Thanks for any input......

Joe

[skip]

106 seems to be the favorite degree setting for most of the gs users on this site. it is a good all round setting.

[Anonymous]

I was in my local bike shop up in calgary today and they did not know where to get the slotted cam gears. does anyone know where i can order them?

[biker66]

http://gszone.biz/sprockets.html

or, use a dremel to modify your existing sprockets.

[Anonymous]

i would but I would rather swap parts inside the motor for fear of making a mess. If knew how or had an idea of what to do maybe.

[Anonymous]

I think he mans remove the sprockets , then use the dremmel. I purchased the sprockets mysdelt though - they aren't that expensive.

[Anonymous]

i still am skiddish about doing it . I just want to know where to buy them at.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

When I had my '79 GS1000E motor built, I ordered the slotted sprockets through Vance & Hines.

[cbxchris]

Put your stock sprockets on a mill for good results.

[Anonymous]

Hey Guys
Youe can find sloted cam gears and any other performance parts that you can use on a GS 1000, GS1100 and GS1150.
Go to www.gszone.com

Good luck, Archie

[biker66]

Doesn't ANYONE see the link in my previous post ????? 8O

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Doesn't ANYONE see the link in my previous post ????? 8O

I can see it, and I'm a long way from Sweden .
Some people just don't read all the replies. Those people miss alot.