Motorcycle Camshafts & Components
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- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0299)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0299) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$515.95
- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0438)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0438) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$1,031.95
- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0459)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0459) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$515.95
- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0346)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0346) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$515.95
- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (106-5233)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (106-5233) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$515.95
- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0445)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (330-0445) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$515.95
- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (106-5243)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (106-5243) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$1,031.95
- S&S Cycle®Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (106-5737)Easy Start™ Camshaft Kit (106-5737) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Start any engine with a stock starterSave your starter and battery$1,031.95
- S&S Cycle®Forged Aluminum Camshaft Plate (310-0625)Forged Aluminum Camshaft Plate (310-0625) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Cam Support PlatePrecision CNC-machined forged aluminum$417.95
- S&S Cycle®Forged Aluminum Oil Pump and Camshaft Plate Kit (310-0731)Forged Aluminum Oil Pump and Camshaft Plate Kit (310-0731) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Cam Support PlatePrecision CNC-machined forged aluminum$802.95
- S&S Cycle®Oil Passage Block-Off Kit (106-5723)Oil Passage Block-Off Kit by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Precise engineering ensures the latest in qualityExpertly manufactured from highly reliable materials$14.95
- S&S Cycle®Outer Camshaft Drive Gear Kit (33-4268)Outer Camshaft Drive Gear Kit by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Required with S&S® drive gear camsPrecise engineering ensures the latest in quality$338.95
- S&S Cycle®Outer Camshaft Drive Gear Kit (33-4276)Outer Camshaft Drive Gear Kit by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Required with S&S® drive gear camsPrecise engineering ensures the latest in quality$329.95
- S&S Cycle®465G Type Camshaft Chest Kit (310-1009A)465G Type Camshaft Chest Kit (310-1009A) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Upgrade to S&S bolt-in performance chain drive camshaftsImproved engine performance - higher lift and optimized cam timing$1,753.95
- S&S Cycle®Black 475G Type Camshaft Chest Kit (310-1010A)Black 475G Type Camshaft Chest Kit (310-1010A) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Upgrade to S&S bolt-in performance chain drive camshaftsImproved engine performance - higher lift and optimized cam timing$1,753.95
- S&S Cycle®Camshaft Chain Drive Chest Kit (310-1011B)Camshaft Chain Drive Chest Kit (310-1011B) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Upgrade to S&S bolt-in performance chain drive camshaftsImproved engine performance - higher lift and optimized cam timing$1,567.95
- S&S Cycle®Camshaft Chain Drive Kit (330-0725)Camshaft Chain Drive Kit by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Upgrade to S&S bolt-in performance chain drive camshaftsImproved engine performance - higher lift and optimized cam timing$588.95
- S&S Cycle®Camshaft Chest Kit (310-1005A)Camshaft Chest Kit (310-1005A) by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Upgrade to S&S bolt-in performance chain drive camshaftsImproved engine performance - higher lift and optimized cam timing$1,719.95
- S&S Cycle®Camshaft Gear Drive (330-0726)Camshaft Gear Drive by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Precise engineering ensures the latest in qualityExpertly manufactured from highly reliable materials$775.95
- S&S Cycle®Forged Roller Rocker Arms (900-1087)Forged Roller Rocker Arms (900-1087) by S&S Cycle®.$143.96
- S&S Cycle®Forged Roller Rocker Arms (900-1084)Forged Roller Rocker Arms (900-1084) by S&S Cycle®.$590.95
- Hot Cams®CamshaftCamshaft by Hot Cams®. Single-Cam Engine. More top-end than Stage 1. Works well with larger displacements from 70 to 80cc plus. Uses stock valve springs and rockers.The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$59.95 - $501.26
- Andrews Products®CamshaftCamshaft by Andrews Products®. Indian 111 engines are already a performance favorite. Installing a set of three new Andrews cams is the best way to more power. All Andrews cams use Landis CNC cam grinders and computer-designed lobes.Precise engineering provides great longevityPeak accuracy and effectiveness$242.49 - $605.86
- Andrews Products®Camshafts SetCamshafts Set by Andrews Products®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Precise engineering provides great longevityPeak accuracy and effectiveness$201.04 - $368.91
- Andrews Products®High Performance Camshaft SetHigh Performance Camshaft Set by Andrews Products®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...Precise engineering provides great longevityPeak accuracy and effectiveness$349.99 - $492.66
- Andrews Products®Shovel and Pan CamshaftShovel and Pan Camshaft by Andrews Products®. Whether you want a good street cam for a stock motor, a big cam for a dragster or something in between, Andrews Products can supply it. All cams for Shovel and Pan engines are computer...Precise engineering provides great longevityPeak accuracy and effectiveness$201.04
- Biker's Choice®Camshaft CoverCamshaft Cover by Biker's Choice®. Camshaft and pinion shaft bushings must be reamed to provide proper clearance, for use with end-oiling pinion shaft only. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry...Uses stock seals and gasketDesigned to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliability$127.82 - $167.11
- COMP Cams®Hydraulic Roller Camshaft MPHydraulic Roller Camshaft MP by COMP Cams®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by COMP Cams features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$262.95
- Feuling®ARP™ Rocker Cover FastenersARP™ Rocker Cover Fasteners by Feuling®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Wide underhead flange design provides even load distribution for optimum sealing of surfaces - preventing leaksTensile strength rated @ 170,000 psi - Superior & Stronger than OEM & stronger than grade 8 fasteners$69.95 - $119.95
- Feuling®Camshaft Install Quick Change KitCamshaft Install Quick Change Kit by Feuling®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Precision engineered to excite you and performMade in compliance with standards for quality$92.95 - $149.95
Camshafts are some of the most important components of your motorcycle’s engine. Inboard cams regulate the work of its valves by moving pushrods and activating rockers so that the valves can open at the right time and stay open for the right period. Overhead cams are installed over the valves and push them directly in the cylinder head. This eliminates the need for additional moving parts in the forms of pushrods and rocker arms thus making it easier to achieve higher revolutions and produce more power. The operation of the motor largely depends on how far the valves are lifted, so the installation of an improved camshaft is a great way to start modifying your engine.
Before trying to get more power from the motor, you should use all of the available bolt-on upgrades, such as larger exhaust, high-performance air cleaner, and fine-tuned fuel delivery system. The right aftermarket camshaft can make your powerplant produce more torque while operating more efficiently. Depending on your riding style, you may choose the camshaft that provides more power in low rev range, which is great if you want to feel more confident while cruising on city streets, or opt for parts that allow for more torque on higher revolutions, which is useful if you tend to ride long distances on interstate highways.
To ensure correct timing, the camshaft must be rotating in sync with the engine’s crankshaft, which is why both these shafts are linked with a timing chain or cog belt. In all four-stroke engines, to complete one cycle, the camshaft must rotate once, while the crankshaft makes two complete revolutions, which is why the camshaft pinion gear or sprocket always has twice as many teeth as the crank gear or sprocket. A single overhead cam (SOHC) configuration includes one cam that operates both intake and exhaust valves via rockers. A double overhead camshaft (DOHC) configuration means that one shaft opens intake valves and another controls exhaust ones.
The DOHC version of the camshaft utilizes the direct actuation of the valves which allows for higher engine revolutions. That is why this layout is most often used in sportbikes. To choose the right aftermarket camshaft that fits your engine and riding style, you have to know three main specifications: lift, duration, and intake closing time. Lift defines how far the valve moves from its seat when it is opened. The farther the valve goes, the quicker the air-and-fuel mixture can enter and exhaust gases can escape the cylinder. It means that more fuel can be burned in the combustion chamber thus increasing the output of the engine.
The valve opening has its limits. Stock valve springs cannot be compressed more than they were designed to, so you might have to invest in performance springs. Note that to install new springs, you will have to remove the cylinder head. The downside of the high lift camshaft is its accelerated wear and increased valvetrain noise, which is especially undesirable in long-distance travel applications. The duration of the valve opening is measured in degrees of camshaft rotation. If you want to increase the horsepower of your engine on higher RPMs, consider installing a cam with later intake closing time. It is most suitable for larger, high-compression motors. Lower-compression engines work better with cams offering short intake duration and early intake closing time.
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