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Title: MEGA CYCLE camshaft issues - need help
Post by: Bozo on November 02, 2012, 07:58:29 PM
Help - just took my MEGA CYCLE camshafts off and low and behold - PITTING. there are only two lobes with pitting so its not due to oil or heat, the shims are smooth and the adjustment was good. My problems is I bought these from a person on ebay (these were new) and not through a dealer which means I can't go through a dealer to check what can be done i.e. regrind / rebuild etc.
Webcam does not have an email address so that that I can get them to see the cam pictures and ask advice. Phoning without showing pictures is not always productive.
These camshafts have been fitted only 15,500 kms ago and only used for touring.
Hope the picture comes out if not let me know how to add one please

Please help(http://i.imgur.com/1CVJW.jpg)
Title: Re: webcam camshaft issues - need help
Post by: SlowOldGuy on November 02, 2012, 08:53:13 PM
Is that the leading edge of the lobe, or the trailing edge?

If it's the trailing edge, you may be getting slight valve float.  Might also be time for some new/better valve springs.

DavidR.
Title: Re: webcam camshaft issues - need help
Post by: Flying Scotsman on November 02, 2012, 08:57:46 PM
Wow should not look like that,is that a crater.It looks like it was defective imo.Still a nice grind on the rest of the lobe.
Title: Re: webcam camshaft issues - need help
Post by: Bozo on November 02, 2012, 11:57:45 PM
The cam pitting is on the trailing edge on both lobes, the rest of the lobes are absolutely perfect.(http://i.imgur.com/WUgQt.jpg)
Title: Re: MEGACYCLE camshaft issues - need help
Post by: Bozo on November 04, 2012, 05:01:21 PM
SORRY GUYS -HOW THE HELL DID I STUFF THIS UP - the cams I should refer to are MEGA CYCLE. Jeez I feel like crap, my previous cams were webcams - SORRY SORRY SORRY
Title: Re: MEGACYCLE camshaft issues - need help
Post by: racerrad8 on November 04, 2012, 06:57:01 PM
Quote from: Bozo on November 04, 2012, 05:01:21 PM
SORRY GUYS -HOW THE HELL DID I STUFF THIS UP - the cams I should refer to are MEGA CYCLE. Jeez I feel like crap, my previous cams were webcams - SORRY SORRY SORRY

Send the cams over to me, I am a mega-cycle cam dealer.

Their warranty is pretty clear, but maybe they can fix them at a reduced rate.

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: webcam camshaft issues - need help
Post by: Bozo on November 04, 2012, 10:53:03 PM
Thankyou for being understanding, I'll make it clear I wasn't bagging Megacycle I just wanted to know why this happened as I could not come up with a reason for the pitting.
I have had an offer from another member from Australia to contact Mega cycle, so I don't want to screw people around especially people like yourself.
Regardless could I have your address details just in case please
Title: Re: MEGACYCLE camshaft issues - need help
Post by: Bozo on November 05, 2012, 06:04:11 AM
Quote from: racerrad8 on November 04, 2012, 06:57:01 PM
Quote from: Bozo on November 04, 2012, 05:01:21 PM
SORRY GUYS -HOW THE HELL DID I STUFF THIS UP - the cams I should refer to are MEGA CYCLE. Jeez I feel like crap, my previous cams were webcams - SORRY SORRY SORRY

Send the cams over to me, I am a mega-cycle cam dealer.

Their warranty is pretty clear, but maybe they can fix them at a reduced rate.

Randy - RPM

Found your details on the web. I'll let you know how I go, Thankyou