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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
106 seems to be the favorite degree setting for most of the gs users on this site. it is a good all round setting.
 
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?
 
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.
 
I think he mans remove the sprockets , then use the dremmel. I purchased the sprockets mysdelt though - they aren't that expensive.
 
i still am skiddish about doing it . I just want to know where to buy them at.
 
When I had my '79 GS1000E motor built, I ordered the slotted sprockets through Vance & Hines.
 
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 said:
Doesn't ANYONE see the link in my previous post ????? 8O
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I can see it, and I'm a long way from Sweden :lol: .
Some people just don't read all the replies. Those people miss alot.
 
sloted cam gears

sloted cam gears

Sorry guys, I do sometimes miss posts when in a hurry. After being embarissed I will read more carefully. :oops: :oops:
Regards,Archie
 
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