Which cam for sound?
Road Master
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From: Richmond TX
I have a TTS 175 in my 114. It's very similar to the TTS 150 except the timing of the two cylinders is very slightly different in order to make a nice 'lope'. People compliment the sound, and some ask what cam is in it as it sounds really powerful. However, I also have a D&D 2 into 1 as I put more weight on performance than a traditional look, and I never even thought about sound. I personally don't think my bike sounds all that great.
I really think you'll have to find a pairing of cam plus exhaust to get what you're after, probably some sort of dual arrangement. You can hear quite a few combinations on YouTube. Plug in your headphones and have a listen to all the 114's you can find.
I really think you'll have to find a pairing of cam plus exhaust to get what you're after, probably some sort of dual arrangement. You can hear quite a few combinations on YouTube. Plug in your headphones and have a listen to all the 114's you can find.
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I have a TTS 175 in my 114. It's very similar to the TTS 150 except the timing of the two cylinders is very slightly different in order to make a nice 'lope'. People compliment the sound, and some ask what cam is in it as it sounds really powerful. However, I also have a D&D 2 into 1 as I put more weight on performance than a traditional look, and I never even thought about sound. I personally don't think my bike sounds all that great.
I really think you'll have to find a pairing of cam plus exhaust to get what you're after, probably some sort of dual arrangement. You can hear quite a few combinations on YouTube. Plug in your headphones and have a listen to all the 114's you can find.
I really think you'll have to find a pairing of cam plus exhaust to get what you're after, probably some sort of dual arrangement. You can hear quite a few combinations on YouTube. Plug in your headphones and have a listen to all the 114's you can find.
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From: MN
I have a TTS 175 in my 114. It's very similar to the TTS 150 except the timing of the two cylinders is very slightly different in order to make a nice 'lope'. People compliment the sound, and some ask what cam is in it as it sounds really powerful. However, I also have a D&D 2 into 1 as I put more weight on performance than a traditional look, and I never even thought about sound. I personally don't think my bike sounds all that great.
I really think you'll have to find a pairing of cam plus exhaust to get what you're after, probably some sort of dual arrangement. You can hear quite a few combinations on YouTube. Plug in your headphones and have a listen to all the 114's you can find.
I really think you'll have to find a pairing of cam plus exhaust to get what you're after, probably some sort of dual arrangement. You can hear quite a few combinations on YouTube. Plug in your headphones and have a listen to all the 114's you can find.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Richmond TX
I planned to install a TTS 100, but had a long phone discussion with the tuner I was going to hire. I had exchanged PM's with Steve Cole and he recommended this tuner, so I felt comfortable that he knew what he was doing with the TTS products. Anyway, he advised that the TTS 100 was perfect for a 107, but would leave some torque and ponies on the table in a 114. So then I said the next bigger cam is the TTS 150, and he said that the 150 and 175 are basically identical, but the 175 has the lobes very slightly offset between cylinder 1 and cylinder 2 to provide a stronger idle lope. I made the immature decision and I suppose my bike isn't quite as smooth as it would be with the 150, but I sure don't notice it and I am very pleased with how it all turned out. Umm, except that my compensator has begun making a bit of noise. I'm just thinking about which way to go with the replacement/upgrade.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2022
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From: MN
I planned to install a TTS 100, but had a long phone discussion with the tuner I was going to hire. I had exchanged PM's with Steve Cole and he recommended this tuner, so I felt comfortable that he knew what he was doing with the TTS products. Anyway, he advised that the TTS 100 was perfect for a 107, but would leave some torque and ponies on the table in a 114. So then I said the next bigger cam is the TTS 150, and he said that the 150 and 175 are basically identical, but the 175 has the lobes very slightly offset between cylinder 1 and cylinder 2 to provide a stronger idle lope. I made the immature decision and I suppose my bike isn't quite as smooth as it would be with the 150, but I sure don't notice it and I am very pleased with how it all turned out. Umm, except that my compensator has begun making a bit of noise. I'm just thinking about which way to go with the replacement/upgrade.
I didn't want to wait for a 114 order, and a 107 was on the showroom floor so I took it. All good, thanks.
I just replaced my compensator ramp with the cycle rama. Of the varieties out there, it is a high strength alloy 4140, I believe. I think the others are surface hardened but lower core strength. Going off memory, here. I couldn't find it in stock at distributors so bought direct.
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From: New Zealand
Thanks for reply. Yeah, I have a 107 and needed a bit more oomph when 2-up riding. TTS 100 did the job.
I didn't want to wait for a 114 order, and a 107 was on the showroom floor so I took it. All good, thanks.
I just replaced my compensator ramp with the cycle rama. Of the varieties out there, it is a high strength alloy 4140, I believe. I think the others are surface hardened but lower core strength. Going off memory, here. I couldn't find it in stock at distributors so bought direct.
I didn't want to wait for a 114 order, and a 107 was on the showroom floor so I took it. All good, thanks.
I just replaced my compensator ramp with the cycle rama. Of the varieties out there, it is a high strength alloy 4140, I believe. I think the others are surface hardened but lower core strength. Going off memory, here. I couldn't find it in stock at distributors so bought direct.
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