250X Calif. Cam vs. 49 state Cam

[By Rodneysj, Posted October 6, 2005]

I have a Ca. model 05 CRF 250X and I've heard the Ca. bike has a different cam than the 49 state bikes. Does anyone know if this is true and if so would I feel a noticeable difference If I put in a 49 state cam? The reason I ask is I'm not sure If I want to get an aftermarket cam If I was going to lose any bottom end.

Thanks.

[By Richracer1, Posted October 6, 2005]

Yes, the CA model has a different cam than the 49 state bikes. It would be a cheap upgrade since the cams are about 133 from ServiceHonda.com

I picked up a Hot Cam off eBay for 134 including shipping, instead of the 49 state version. The Hot Cam was designed to give the R more bottom and mid range so it benefits the X overall.

[By Jakecrf250x, Posted October 6, 2005]

Rodneysj:

Call Dan Crower at crowerpower.com.

I have a California bike and it comes all choked up from the factory.

Dan will make that thing breathe and come alive like it should.

I promise you that you won't even beleive how good it runs when you pick it up.

www.crowerpower.com

Good luck,

-Jake

[By BigRed8, Posted October 6, 2005]

See the following site for some specifics on the CA vs 49 cam: http://www.rickramsey.net/CRF250X.htm. The 49 state cam is noticably more powerful than the CA cam. BR8

[By dancamman, Posted October 7, 2005]

forget the 49 stater go to the bigger lobes for an easy 4 hp gain.....or the Mammoth 270 kit