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Megacycle hardwelded cams
« on: November 21, 2008, 02:21:18 pm »
Anyone have experience with a Megacycle hardwelded cam? Is it ok to run it with stock rocker arms, or will I need hardwelded or otherwise treated rocker arms as well?

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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2008, 03:12:08 pm »
 I have used both Megacycle and Web hardwelded cams. The only problem I've encountered is a reduced base circle which can cause a problem with shim/bucket arrangements (if you are near the end of the thick shim range to begin with). I would use used rocker arms but they would have to be in excellent condition. New rockers or, better yet, hardwelded would be the most desireable set up. The hardwelded Megacycle rockers are real nice but very expensive.
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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2008, 04:29:38 pm »
So would a re-grind cam be better with stock rockers then?
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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2008, 07:21:55 pm »
So would a re-grind cam be better with stock rockers then?
You can't get a large cam with just a regrind
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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2008, 08:42:20 pm »
Webcam sells two reground higher performance cams...???

http://www.webcamshafts.com/ (won't open directly to page)
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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2008, 11:52:54 pm »
I would use used rocker arms but they would have to be in excellent condition. New rockers or, better yet, hardwelded would be the most desireable set up.
Thanks, Mike, that's what I wanted to hear   :)

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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2008, 06:31:19 am »
Webcam sells two reground higher performance cams...???

http://www.webcamshafts.com/ (won't open directly to page)
You are absolutly correct...... I just consider those cams mild. ;) If you want something in a .375 or .400 lift  you need to hardweld. The Megacycle 125-65 and 125-75 are my all time favorites (especially the 75).
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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2008, 07:32:57 am »
The Megacycle 125-65 and 125-75 are my all time favorites (especially the 75).
May I add the 125-25 to the favorite list  ;)

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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2008, 07:43:50 am »
The Megacycle 125-65 and 125-75 are my all time favorites (especially the 75).
May I add the 125-25 to the favorite list  ;)

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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2008, 02:05:30 am »
 :) :) :)

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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2009, 11:10:21 am »
Webcam's price is $164, seems like a better deal than Megacycle.

Here are the specs for Webcam's CB550 cam: http://www.webcamshafts.com/pages/motorcycle/honda/install_data/tc_1724_131.html


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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2009, 11:49:25 am »
$164 is for a re-grind, not the hardwelded cam, the hardwelded is $322.00.
I am a Webcam dealer and can get a better price for you if that's the route you want to go.

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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2009, 02:01:18 pm »
What would be a good cam for an 836 with a mild ported head and 4 into 1? Cafe type riding. No heavy loads.
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Re: Megacycle hardwelded cams
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2009, 02:09:09 pm »
what carbs?
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