Thanks for sharing that, Bill. I am glad it worked out ok. So far as I know, all the other 'S' cam modified AVL machines ran ok 'on the dots', but retarding the inlet cam one tooth to avoid the piston isn't as drastic as the numbers [degrees] would have you believe. It will also take you further away from any likelihood of pinking [pinging] and aid top end performance a little, too.
Good news indeed and I hope you continue to enjoy your machine !
B.W.
Hi All,
I am new here though I have been reading up and following the post related to AVL 500 performance. I have a 2008 AVL 500 and live in Bangalore, India. I have till now just researched and have been reading up the wealth of knowledge and experience available on the forum, thanks to the number of experienced bullet lovers here. I have been running my bike for a few years with :
1. A free flow exhaust ( w/out the small cat con pipe in the header)
2. A K&N RR1100 Air Filter (open to Air)
3. Blocked off re-circulation Valve on the exhaust port side of the head
4. A UCAL 33mm CV carb with a 140 main jet
5. A very thin (Calender paper) gasket at the Cylinder-Crankcase and at the Head-Cylinder faces
6. 18 tooth gearbox sprocket
The bike runs great and maxes out at 83MPH. It a fun bike however, ever since reading about the famous BW 'S' cams - I am looking source a pair for the bike. However, in India there are hardly any sources available for performance parts for the AVL. And the 'S' cams are made to order part.
Since, there is mention of a few members receiving 'S' cams, I was wondering if you have had a batch made and may have a few available. (crossed fingers).
Tej