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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: rocker on March 30, 2010, 03:55:24 PM

Title: worn camshaft
Post by: rocker on March 30, 2010, 03:55:24 PM

XBR500 (1989) worn camshaft needs replacing, any ideas as to where to find - alternative solutions?

Title: Re: worn camshaft
Post by: themoudie on March 30, 2010, 04:34:42 PM

Aye Rocker,

Go speak with Joy Cams or Newman Cams for re-furbishment. Will post details. Also have a looksee in the 'Recommended' forum maybe something in there. SRX is what I have, but I'm sure the XBR mob will be along to assist soon.

Aye Rocker, here is the address from the 'recommended' section of this site:

"Joy Engineering Motorcycle Camshaft Specialist
The Workshop
Ryes lane
Hatfield Heath
Bishops Stortford
CM2 7BS

Tel 01279 730 682

First class work and service: reprofiles, rebuilt journals etc."


My regards, Bill.

Title: Re: worn camshaft
Post by: guest18 on March 30, 2010, 04:59:01 PM

When I discovered my knackered one David Silver provided an oe replacement at an acceptable price (I think!)  :)

Title: Re: worn camshaft
Post by: rocker on March 30, 2010, 07:27:22 PM

Thanks for responses - will act on info...

Title: Re: worn camshaft
Post by: themoudie on March 30, 2010, 08:48:35 PM

Aye Rocker,

Here's the David Silver Spares link: David Silver Spares (http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/)

Regards, Bill.

Title: Re: worn camshaft
Post by: blew on March 31, 2010, 05:55:54 AM

My XBR has an XL600 camshaft - less revs,more torque,more relaxed ride.

Title: Re: worn camshaft
Post by: rocker on April 02, 2010, 08:38:37 PM

XL600 camshaft hmm? Thanks Blew, another avenue to check out. Appreciated.

Title: Re: worn camshaft
Post by: guest833 on April 02, 2010, 09:16:46 PM

I'd go for the new option as my v unreliable father in law has gone away for weekend and is not in the mood for bikes at the moment.

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