YZ cam in the YFZ450?

[2fun]

Thinking about doing this mod in the future.

Any feedback??

What is the cost of one of these cams??:

[Woody_YZF]

I believe it's around $100. A lot of people have done it and love it. I just haven't dared do it to mine for fear that it will make it less reliable, but if I wasn't renting it out, I would probably do it in a heartbeat.

[2fun]

Originally posted by Woody_YFZ
I believe it's around $100. A lot of people have done it and love it. I just haven't dared do it to mine for fear that it will make it less reliable, but if I wasn't renting it out, I would probably do it in a heartbeat.

That sounds reasonable for a price???

I think I may do it eventually as it sounds like it is better for the starter/compression release than just doing the free cam mod that will make the starter work a lot harder?:

[Woody_YZF]

That's what I've heard also is that it is better to put the YZ cam in it.

[2fun]

Cheapest place to get it??:

Oh, BTW I was told to replace that oil plug thingy if you do the cam mod as you will likely blow out the stock one??

Had any probs with yours??

I heard Motoman had his blow out on his bike a while back!?:

[Woody_YZF]

Probably Bob at Magnolia tractor? I get a 15% discount at Yamaha, so I might be willing to bring one up to you at St. Anthony next month.

[2fun]

Plug things question??:

[Woody_YZF]

Originally posted by 2fun
Plug things question??:

Huh?? Are you talking about the plug on the front of the motor that people have complained of losing from time to time?

[2fun]

Originally posted by Woody_YFZ
Huh?? Are you talking about the plug on the front of the motor that people have complained of losing from time to time?

Yes.

I ordered a blue anodized one and am going to replace the original eventually.

[2fun]

Originally posted by Woody_YFZ
Probably Bob at Magnolia tractor? I get a 15% discount at Yamaha, so I might be willing to bring one up to you at St. Anthony next month.

Keep in touch with me on this.

I may indeed have you bring one along!

[Woody_YZF]

You know where to find me for the cam if you need it. I'll find out a price for you if you need me to. I thought about ordering me a plug for the motor, but it doesn't seem too common, so I haven't to date. How much was the plug?

[2fun]

Originally posted by Woody_YFZ
You know where to find me for the cam if you need it. I'll find out a price for you if you need me to. I thought about ordering me a plug for the motor, but it doesn't seem too common, so I haven't to date. How much was the plug?

15 bucks plus shipping.

I heard it is more common with the cam mod, but like I said, Jim had his blow out shortly after getting his 450 bike??

You can P.M. me a price on the cam when you find out.

Thanks bro!

[Woody_YZF]

Sounds good. I guess it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to get the plug. I'll have to see. If it did pop out I'm sure it would have been worth the $15.

[2fun]

Originally posted by Woody_YFZ
Sounds good. I guess it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to get the plug. I'll have to see. If it did pop out I'm sure it would have been worth the $15.

Right.

Especially if you happened to be 20 miles out at St. Anthony or something!

[Woody_YZF]

Exactly!! Hmmm, may have to see about getting one.

[2fun]

Originally posted by Woody_YFZ
Exactly!! Hmmm, may have to see about getting one.

So did you ever get one??
(the plug)

[Woody_YZF]

No, I decided I've never needed one to date, so I'll just live without it.

[Woody_YZF]

I found a good deal on exhaust cams:

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[Woody_YZF]

Originally posted by 2fun
Yes.

I ordered a blue anodized one and am going to replace the original eventually.

Do they make one in red, black or silver? I don't want blue on my white YFZ.

[2fun]

Originally posted by Woody_YFZ
Do they make one in red, black or silver? I don't want blue on my white YFZ.

That IS a good deal on the exhaust cams!

I may order one in a few weeks.

As for the Billet plugs, they only had silver or blue at the time I ordered.

Yeah, I here ya about the colors. Red would DEFINATELY be my first choice, but I'd still rather have blue than plain old silver.