In the market place Lancer opened thread about camshafts and said to ask the people who have one for their input.
Well I'm asking,  I want to know what difference I might expect from it.

And also the Clymers mentions that you might not be able to install without pulling the motor due to close tolerances with the frame.

Anyone have trouble installing theirs?

I have stock carb jetted to 55 pilot and 150 main, half spacer.
Dyna muffler and K&N filter. Dont want to make any changes  as it is running good and want opinions if the performance cam will add all it is suppose to with this setup as is.

Thanks all, Seviersavage

[infomercial style testimony] Before the Lancer cam I couldn't even lift the stock front end on my 2000 Suzuki LS650 Savage, now, thanks to Lancer's camshaft, a Jardine, muffler and slight re-jet, I can lift the heavy Girder front end I now have about an inch from fifteen miles an hour in second gear just by rolling back hard on the throttle. Thank you Lancer, I will recommend your camshaft to all my friends. [/infomercial style testimony]   (this testimonial was given without paid endorsement from the sponsor.)

Sorry, I just couldn't resist.  

I am positive.

I was able to take the cover off while in the frame.
Although it took some practice while clean and dry to figure out how to do it.
Some additional space can be gotten by removing the mounting bolts and letting the engine drop into the frame.  The engine can be tipped forward to give you lots of room, like when putting in the center retaining bolt.  

I didnt drop the motor & it all went in easy enough. I did mark the brackets, left & right, just because I didnt want to have to think going back. Remember to use a piece of cardboard & put an outline of the case on it & slice it to hold each screw. Some have a rubber coated washer, some dont, some longer, etc, so just tossin them in a bucket will create a puzzle going back together. If you have an impact your life will be made easier. There are 12volt impacts for about 50 bucks.I think a compressor is mandatory for bike owners anyway.

KwakNut wrote on 11/05/08 at 02:30:27:


What do u use to raise the compression?And how do u ported the head?

I can do it in an hour, but that is with a lot of practice. My advice would be, don't worry about how long it will take, just go slow and pay attention, keep a service manual (Clymers or SSM) open near you the whole time. When you try to rush and beat the clock is when you end up really messing something up.

1 hour actually sounds like a lot ... but of course I spend it looking for my beer.
Cool.
Srinath.