HOT CAMS Stage 1 Intake Camshaft for YAMAHA WRF 250, YZF 250 2001-2014

The HOT CAMS Stage 1 4012-1IN camshaft is designed for YAMAHA WRF 250, YZF 250 from 2001 to 2014. The camshaft opens the valves: the shape of its lobes decides when they open, how far and for how long. Over the hours the lobes wear and the engine loses efficiency; a Stage profile changes the character of the engine.

Specifications

• Brand: HOT CAMS
• Manufacturer part number: 4012-1IN
• Engine: 4-stroke

When to replace it?

• Lobes scored, pitted or worn at the tip.
• Valve clearances that keep changing, or timing noise.
• Marked camshaft journals, lack of lubrication.

Check the camshaft every time you set the valve clearance. As a Cross-Mania guideline, on a 4-stroke motocross bike this check comes round roughly every 15 to 30 hours; your bike's manual gives the exact interval. Replace the camshaft as soon as a lobe is marked.

Fitting tips

1. Note the valve timing marks before taking anything apart (manufacturer's marks on the sprocket and head).
2. Oil the lobes and journals with clean engine oil before fitting the camshaft.
3. Tighten the journal caps in a criss-cross pattern to the manufacturer's torque, then check the timing over several turns.
4. Set the valve clearance with suitable shims: a new camshaft often changes the clearances.
5. Replace the decompressor or its springs if they are tired.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Timing chain : BIHR · ATHENA
• Cam chain tensioner : GE.CO
• Valve cover gasket : MOOSE 817852MSE · MOOSE 819030MSE
• Valve shims : HOT CAMS · MOOSE

Frequently asked questions

What does Stage mean?
Stage 1, 2 or 3 is a cam profile more or less aggressive than stock. Check the Hot Cams instructions to see whether your engine needs valve springs or other parts with this profile.

Do the valves need adjusting afterwards?
Yes, always: measure each valve's clearance with the engine cold and correct it.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
YAMAHA WRF 250 2014
YAMAHA WRF 250 2013
YAMAHA WRF 250 2012
YAMAHA WRF 250 2011
YAMAHA WRF 250 2010
YAMAHA WRF 250 2009
YAMAHA WRF 250 2008
YAMAHA WRF 250 2007
YAMAHA WRF 250 2006
YAMAHA WRF 250 2005
YAMAHA WRF 250 2004
YAMAHA WRF 250 2003
YAMAHA WRF 250 2002
YAMAHA WRF 250 2001
YAMAHA YZF 250 2013
YAMAHA YZF 250 2012
YAMAHA YZF 250 2011
YAMAHA YZF 250 2010
YAMAHA YZF 250 2009
YAMAHA YZF 250 2008
YAMAHA YZF 250 2007
YAMAHA YZF 250 2006
YAMAHA YZF 250 2005
YAMAHA YZF 250 2004
YAMAHA YZF 250 2003
YAMAHA YZF 250 2002
YAMAHA YZF 250 2001