HOME 15. See Figure 1-82 . Install cam in alignment with new refer- ence marks on drive chain and cam drive gear. Note new reference marks from step 2. sm04768 16. See Figure 1-90 . Cam journal caps are numbered. Install cam journal caps with corresponding number on head, arrow pointing to center of head. Lubricate cam journal and journal cap with oil before placing in position. 17. Tighten cam bearing caps to 9.7 Nm (86 in-lbs ). 18. Review the valve lash calculation worksheet and make adjustments to the valves activated by the opposite cam if necessary. NOTE NEVER rotate engine with secondary cam chain tensioner removed. Engine damage and/or loss of correct timing will occur. 19.
When second cam has been set aside, the valve lash adjusted, and the cam reinstalled, install secondary cam chain tensioner. Figure 1-90. Cam Journal Caps 20. Rotate engine two complete revolutions (counter-clock- wise, direction of rotation) until cam lobes return to 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock position. sm01756 21. Re-measure valve lash of all front cylinder cams and record "Final Lash Reading" on the worksheet. 22. Review the worksheet for the rear cylinder valves and make adjustments as needed. 23. See Figure 1-71 .Turn engine over to position rear cylinder cams at the 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock position and repeat the procedures for the rear cylinder. 24.
After lash adjustment is complete, verify cam timing on both cylinders. See 1.25 VALVE LASH . 25. When lash adjustment is verified install and tighten spark plugs to 23 Nm (17 ft-lbs). 26. Clean cam cover and install new gasket. 27. See Figure 1-91 . Use cable ties (1) to help retain gasket as shown. Figure 1-88. Measure Shim 28. See Figure 1-93 . Insert GASKET ALIGNMENT DOWELS (Part No. HD-45340) into small hole in cylinder head next to spark plug hole. 29. Carefully install cam cover and gasket. Cable ties will allow the cam bore plug to be moved sm01757 drive gears. 30. Visually check to verify spark place. NOTE See Figure 1-92.
The seal of the s correct when the tapered edge of the and the double lipped side of the ri with the flat of the cylinder head. 31. Remove cable ties. 32. Place small cam cover in positi Figure 1-89. Position Shim 2009 VRSC Ser the cam bore plug to be moved drive gears. 30. Visually check to verify spark place. NOTE See Figure 1-92. The seal of the s correct when the tapered edge of the and the double lipped side of the ri with the flat of the cylinder head. 31. Remove cable ties. 32. Place small cam cover in positi 89. Position Shim 2009 VRSC Ser Figure 1-