The cam timing had me stressed!

Thanks. I'm hoping to do more in-the-shop videos rather than just riding and install stuff.

My issue was that there were two identical marks, one on each side of the sprocket. There was no easy way to distinguish which was the correct one. I went off lobe position as the shop manual wasn't clear.

Enjoyed all the Epic KTM rides you produced Brendon on the 1190! (Especially in the Winter! :) ) From Connecticut, U.S.A.

I'm glad to hear it!

This is the first year I didn't race since I first heard about the D100 in 2013. I expect to be back next year. Did you race it this year?

@@CamelADV I did yea. Hauled the t7 down. Broke my foot on practice day but decided to race anyways and managed to finish.

I can't say that I noticed any sound difference. Seat-of-the-pants dyno says more power but I had also been riding the tired engine for over a year so not surprising the new one felt stronger.

It definitely had more power after the swap but the original motor was lacking compression by then. I couldn't tell you how much of the increase was from the hi-comp gasket and how much was simply because the new motor's rings still have their temper.

The only motor difference is the Mt-07 comes with a 16T front sprocket and the T7 is 15T.

@@CamelADV Same gearbox and gear ratios? Moreover, maybe I missed it, but how did you deal with the hole in the engine case? You didn't swap cases with yours, did you?

This was from April 2022 and getting parts for a rebuild was miserable. Head bolts from Yamaha were backordered several months, so were some of the gaskets. At the time, I assume the motor was toast and was going to need repair or replacement immediately. In Western Canada, we have 6 month riding season and I wasn't willing to sit most of it out while I waiting for parts to arrive. I got the MT-07 motor for a great price so it made sense.

As a YYC rider myself I totally understand not wanting to wait months for parts to arrive. I sure you could rebuild the old engine and keep it as a spare or sell it to recover some of the cost.

I've heard the CP2 bikes racing the Moto America series can be built to about 130hp. I'm guessing that is a $10k+ build and I can't imagine they last long if they are cranked up to that level though.

@@CamelADV that sounds cool but unrealistic. I was hoping there is a way to upgrade the engine when it eventually wear out. I already upgraded to the Camel Tank, Skidplate, Brake Lever, and now I’m just waiting on the Two Finger Clutch to be back in stock! Keep up the great work!

Yup, testing. No ETA at the moment.

@@CamelADV Oh man, can't wait. I love the Fix, but have issues getting to the tip sometimes with moto boots (I use the AXP bash plate that protrudes a bit in this area).

I'm down one tooth on the front; noticeably more stall resistance.

I checked the valves after doing the head gasket... everything was in spec.

Pulling it for valves might be feasible if you weren't dropping it all the way out. With the motor in the frame, getting the area above the valve cover clean enough is tough. I don't know how you avoid dropping dirt into the valvetrain.

@@CamelADV could you tilt the motor forward if you took the radiator off? That would help taking it out of the way of most of the dirt from above and give you more room to work? Guessing.

No, the complete motor was swapped.

@@CamelADV but the new one was damaged with a hole, no?

I would have had to dyno it before and after to get an accurate number. It isn't something I'd take the motor out of the bike to do on it's own but if it was out already, it makes sense.

Ground the paint off the case and filled it with JB Weld. I've had success with it on other case/cover damage over the years... however, this one os weeping again. I was hoping to avoid TIGing it.

@CamelADV yea I found a JB weld repair under an oil covered skidplate on a bike I bought a few months ago. I think welding is probably the way to go when feasible. I have a TIG welder but lack the welding skill to do that job right.

A 3 cylinder engine doesn't work well in an off road bike. You'll be struggling for traction off road (that is IF you can fit that motor in there).

Definitely not!

It's an adjustment nut, easy set.

5000km ~ ish. It was toast because of abuse nothing more.

@@CamelADV Seulement 🙄😳

Performance cams, injectors, big bore kits, oversized throttle bodies, extra... you know, stuff to make you go fast... maybe it's a regional term ;)

@@CamelADV Are there aftermarket injectors for the CP2?

@@MT-THNDR207 I'm not sure. You asked what "Go fast parts" were; I was just giving general examples.

There is a turbo kit available for the road versions. Might be a hassle fitting it on an offroader though!