Both our 07 and 08 UCs have StageII 103" with SE 255 cams sine 2008 and have no desire for more power it's not crazy power but more then sufficient when needed such as passing uphills and head winds and better fuel mileage then stock 96". One bike has 94K and second one close 40K mile very reliable power upgrade and also covered by our ESP.

 

I've had 2 cams in my 103- SE255 and Bobby Wood 777....

Butt dyno says bottom end, 2500 rpms is close- but 2800-5000 rpms the 777 goes nuts!!!!!!

 

Are these numbers with a stock 103" motor?

 

I'm pretty sure Chris won't mind if I link to his web site: ChrisRivasVTwin.com

This curve shows a bone-stock 103 motor, with just an air cleaner and slipons (slipons!), and Chris Rivas Signature Series cam by Crane Cams. I wonder what it would pick up with a 2-into-1 exhaust?

 

Friends don't let friends run 255s...

 

Andrews 48 with a little headwork.....or not.

 

Why would anyone waste money on 255 cams when there are a bunch that produce the same low end torque but carry out the big end. tman 555 torquester,genisis 577,woods 222 are a few bolt in cams that produce power. Choose your eXhaust wisely.

 

I think the only reasons are because they work and are only about 100 bucks or so for take offs.
That and maybe warranty depending if you had a dealer install them or something.

Not really a bad cam. Were pretty popular a couple of years ago when iclick was recommending them. Yeah there are better cams...

 

I have been researching cams for my 11 FLTRU. Most of my riding is in the 2800 - 3000 rpm range. I am going to go with Andrews 48h cams. I have no plans for max power, no head work planned for the future. From the dyne results that I have found the 48's have a smooth torque band. Also the valve train noise is quieter as compared to the Woods 222.

This is just my personal opinion from the research that I have done.

 

255 is a good TQ cam but is an EPA compliant cam and unless you have a excellent tuner that knows how to deal with this cam, it will produce heat. 254e is not a good TQ cam. Midrange yes, TQ - no

My list of GRUNT cams in no particular order, some based on experience, some based on quality dyno tunes;
Wood TW222
Kuryakyn 24D
Genesis 577
S&S 551