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Offline q2418130103p

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When to use heavy cam chain for cb550
« on: October 30, 2011, 08:25:40 AM »
At what point, power, rpm, whatever, should a non oem cam chain be used on a cb550?
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Re: When to use heavy cam chain for cb550
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2011, 10:47:36 AM »
When you change to a high lift cam and increase the valve spring seat pressures.


...maybe. (I don't know the strength specs for the stock chain or whatever replacement you are considering.)
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Re: When to use heavy cam chain for cb550
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 11:00:45 AM »
I'm using a webcam 58a.

I was considering a HD chain.
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