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S&S Cycle 2009-Up S&S 495 Camshafts for Victory Motorcycles User Manual

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5- Once cam chains and tensioners are properly installed rotate the motor in the direction of operation to ensure intake lobes on the cams clear

the exhaust rocker arms. Using a feeler gauge, verify that there is no less than .035" clearance to the tip of the intake lobe. See Picture 3.

Picture 3

Picture 4

S&S® Cam Specifications For .050" Valve Lift

Cam Name

Valve Timing Open/Close

Valve Duration

Valve Lift

Centerline

Lift @ TDC

Intake

Exhaust

Intake

Exhaust

Intake

Exhaust

Exhaust

Intake

S&S 495

17°/47°

44°/12°

244°

236°

0.495"

105°

106.5°

.115"

.087"

6- Once rocker arm clearance is achieved you can finish assembling the engine and install into the motorcycle following your service manual for

the specific Victory® motorcycle you’re performing the work on.

S&S® Camshaft Specifications

Note: Valve timing is measured at .050" valve lift.

Check clearance on both sides of
rocker arm with feeler gauge.