Re: BUBBIE'S Cam-plate update, a must read.
I think there are a lot of the Newer TC's (07 thru 11) that have the problem with Low oil pressure when it should be over 30# showing but Drops to Lower than desired pressures...... These bike motors are Probably having the Oil Pressure Relief valve stick some-what Open... ALSO
A bike that idles Near "0" oil pressure when hot (not over heated) that Usually Idles at 15/20 lbs, Probably has the oil P.R. valve partially open or may be stuck fully open..
My bike usually hits 40 50 lbs right off when cold and i can see the O.P.R. valve working to lower the high Cold oil pressure to the 36 lbs. it tries to keep...
I think there is More to this Valve sticking Open then meets the eye...:newsmile070:
IF there is a Problem with Your Bike.
Most that have a oil pressure gauge, should be able to notice what I'm talking about.. The times the oil pressure would be at 30 psi or above BUT find that 20 is the most it will show and Go,,, THEN it may suddenly goes to 35 lbs over time (minutes later) The again, Staying at 20 No Matter what you do...
No change in gear or RPM will make it go above the 20/25 mark BUT it does it on its own and when it wants... ??? back to normal oil pressure.... Could it be the open relief valve Closing ???
like yesterday for me, Started,,, It idled at 2/5 lbs (normal 15/20) and when throttle raised I could only get 20 lbs out of it (normal high raised rpm would show 35+)... on the ride home and Cruising about a mile away from the start place it Jumped to 35/40 and then down to 34 # area ,,, Right where it Normally should be..
I could see the P.R.Valve working when I raised the RPM as the pressure went up and I could see the p.r. valve open to allow pressure to drop to the Normal 30/35 zone.. BEFORE this, I could Not get it over 20/25 lbs.
(was valve stuck open???)
Now this is Just for your information but I'd Bet I'm on to something here....
Watch your pressure gauge and see if you see any AB.normals..
I have talked with a few Builders that share my concerns about the valve sticking and Many Not noticing as they "either" don't have a oil gauge or watch it close enough to see AND maybe their bike is one not having the problem.....
The anodized finish on the materials have been long known by a few to have sticking abilities and Maybe the Newer cam-plate addresses that.. ???
Just FOOD for Thought... NO:boxing intended..
Just My Way:newsmile011:
signed....BUBBIE