I left the stock cams untouched. The springs are Nemesis and sturdier than the stock which may mean some noise.

They are better after two tries, but still not satisfactory. When the engine warms up good, the noise is louder. I'm considering doing the adjustment when it's hot.

The problem I'm having now is getting the dial gauge in position to adjust the valves. It's just awkward and there's just no room.

I used a steel rule from a carpenter's square (12" long) and magnets to hold it to the valve fingers like a diving board with the dial gauge on the outboard end. I may have to get a small pair of needle nose vice grips to clamp the rule onto the fingers. Those magnets were a pain.

Curt, how did he say to bleed down the lifters? I used the method in the Clymer's Service Manual, which says to turn the engine to align the teeth on the cam gear with the crank gear for each valve opening. I could probably do better if I just removed the valve covers and watched the push rods rise.

I want to tell you that the HC pistons are a great add-on. I had to change the settings on my Dyna 3000. The whole "mood" of the scoot is different, from the feel to the exhaust. She really has a noticeable power increase and takes off!!

Now I have to adjust the drive belt more (skip, skip) and install my Baron's clutch spring set (slip, slip).

EDIT: Can't wait to get her quiet and take her to get Dyno tested and carb adjustment!!