My cam change adventure
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: MT
Damn thats exciting! Sounds like a significant improvement, how does the bottom compare to stock? I know the 57 moves things to the right a bit, just like to get your opinion on all sides of the rpm range. Also what elevation are you at?
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From: MT
JMummery, hows the valve train noise compare before/after? Any significant reason you went w/ SE adjustables over S&S? I have SE perfect fit, but will likely just sell them and go adjustable after all. (considering future head work).
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Hawkeye state
No it's not that bad at all.
So I got to ride her to autozone and holly **** am I impressed. So with that said I approve this message and nor do I condone anyone riding like i do.
So ,I like to go fast and was able to stretch her legs on an empty back road. I was in 4th gear and gunned it, 5790 rpm and had plenty to go and hit 115 mph. On the way home I took the freeway And 6th feels like the power I have in 5th. Just roll on and she scoots. Big smiles are we're on my face the WHOLE time. Well worth the asspain I went through for this upgrade.
So I got to ride her to autozone and holly **** am I impressed. So with that said I approve this message and nor do I condone anyone riding like i do.
So ,I like to go fast and was able to stretch her legs on an empty back road. I was in 4th gear and gunned it, 5790 rpm and had plenty to go and hit 115 mph. On the way home I took the freeway And 6th feels like the power I have in 5th. Just roll on and she scoots. Big smiles are we're on my face the WHOLE time. Well worth the asspain I went through for this upgrade.
The valve train is night and day for noise wise. The only reason I did SE pushrods was for the black pushrod covers.
Since I got the dyno tuned with my SEPT I have no decel pop, which kinda through me for a loop on the first ride. Thought was something was wrong. Lol
Since I got the dyno tuned with my SEPT I have no decel pop, which kinda through me for a loop on the first ride. Thought was something was wrong. Lol
I guess that's a vital piece of information I left out huh. It is super quite now, no more rattle of the stock tappets.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: MT
I noticed the black covers, and thought they looked real good; for that matter the whole bike and garage looks good! I hope to pull 99% of the decel popping out as well.
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From: Concord, NC
I just have an observation to mention. The rug you do your work on looks a lot like the rug I have in my living room. Also, your garage floor looks like you could eat off it. On another note I did the whole cam change and just the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth the struggles.
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From: Illinois
I just have an observation to mention. The rug you do your work on looks a lot like the rug I have in my living room. Also, your garage floor looks like you could eat off it. On another note I did the whole cam change and just the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth the struggles.