Re: TC88 Cam Bearing Revisited

From: HogDoctor (hog.doctor@exec.pc.com)
Date: Mon Feb 21 2000 - 22:28:19 CST


"D." wrote:

>
>
> Got a little noise coming from the right side down low.....HMMM.
> Noticed it couple days ago AFTER pulling into the driveway.
> Runs fine and undetected on the road. Sounded more like a
> dull rattle going on in there. No screaming or grinding noises.

Could be that pinion bearing sound. Normal.

>
>
> Just what is happening with the bearings? All at once catastrophy,
> or is some warning noticed.

I wouldn't expect much of a warning, if the way evolutions chew up cam
bearings
is any indication.

> How many have had them shell
> out?

Haven't seen any twin cam motor fail for any reason. Maybe I'm just lucky,
but I doubt it.

>
> When asked about torn down engines seen through the glass,
> we're generally told, "He wants it to go faster".

Yeah, I've done several of those.

Go ride your bike.

HogDr
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