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Saturday, September 1, 2018

Indian TS111 & TS116 Cam Change

To develop tunes for others, I have found it infinitely easier for me to install the cams in my bike and then develop a good base tune.  I have stock, stage 2, Lloyd'z 585 & 558 tunes now developed.

I have wanted to record a video showing my procedure, but for lack of time I had not (adds at least twice to the installation time!).  As with everything mechanical, you learn all the tricks on doing the job after you have completed it!  So, I hope reference to the below video and then my own, you will avoid some of this "learn as you go" pain.

Referenced here is an excellent video done by Julian Steele titled: "Indian Stage 2 Cam Install", which I linked here:




It is full of tips and techniques not found in the service manual.  However it was not a start to finish video, so I decided to fill in the gaps as well as show how I get the dreaded Cam Bearing Carrier off without dropping the lifters.

The Cam Tool I use is the Lloyd'z one.  Julian Steele uses the Indian Cam Tool, which I also have, but like the Lloyd's a little better.  There is another Cam Tool from Rob's Dyno Service that is designed based on the Indian one.  So it is up to the user to decide which one they prefer to use.  I believe you can rent either the Lloyd's or the other one.

The Lloyd'z tool is easier to use and comes with a nice socket to turn the cams to unload/load the lifters.  Both tools IMHO lack in certain areas, but it is what it is.

So, between these two videos, you will have everything needed to successfully change your cams yourself.



The job is not hard, just take your time and be careful that you do not drop a lifter, if that happens, then the engine will have to be dropped down or taken out.

Here is an additional video I did to bring clarity to removing the cam carrier plate and dealing with the split-gears.