View Poll Results: What cam should I use for my carbureted 2003 Wide Glide?
Andrews 21
2
15.38%
Andrews 26
7
53.85%
S&S 509
4
30.77%
Screamin Eagle 203
0
0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll
Which cam would you recommend?
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From: Viet Vet, crossroads
To get the proper cam one has to be brutally honest with themselves as to how the bike is intended to be used.
It is better to have an end goal rather than throw parts at it.
I call it an orchestra or symphony as it is all VERY symbiotic.
You have to consider the end picture and work towards that.
Pipes, CR, tunes, porting, etc etc.
If you do it any other way you get caught on the mary-go-around of hipshot guesses parts buying and false hopes.
Anyone can tell you toss brand X cam in and it probably will give some deg of better results.
Genrally it has been found this brand "X" cam works really well if this, this, and this is done.
It is better to have an end goal rather than throw parts at it.
I call it an orchestra or symphony as it is all VERY symbiotic.
You have to consider the end picture and work towards that.
Pipes, CR, tunes, porting, etc etc.
If you do it any other way you get caught on the mary-go-around of hipshot guesses parts buying and false hopes.
Anyone can tell you toss brand X cam in and it probably will give some deg of better results.
Genrally it has been found this brand "X" cam works really well if this, this, and this is done.
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To get the proper cam one has to be brutally honest with themselves as to how the bike is intended to be used.
It is better to have an end goal rather than throw parts at it.
I call it an orchestra or symphony as it is all VERY symbiotic.
You have to consider the end picture and work towards that.
Pipes, CR, tunes, porting, etc etc.
If you do it any other way you get caught on the mary-go-around of hipshot guesses parts buying and false hopes.
Anyone can tell you toss brand X cam in and it probably will give some deg of better results.
Genrally it has been found this brand "X" cam works really well if this, this, and this is done.
It is better to have an end goal rather than throw parts at it.
I call it an orchestra or symphony as it is all VERY symbiotic.
You have to consider the end picture and work towards that.
Pipes, CR, tunes, porting, etc etc.
If you do it any other way you get caught on the mary-go-around of hipshot guesses parts buying and false hopes.
Anyone can tell you toss brand X cam in and it probably will give some deg of better results.
Genrally it has been found this brand "X" cam works really well if this, this, and this is done.
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I don't have a plan in the future to do a 95BB kit or anything like that. I already have slip ons and an air cleaner that I am more than happy with. That being said I am just looking for a little more low to mid range torque. As of right now, I ride my bike primarily on the highway at about 60-65 mph and local roads with my girlfriend on the weekends. My biggest fear is choosing a cam that will make the bike scream in 5th gear when on the highway. It doesn't do that now and I don't want to loose that. As you can probably tell, this will be my first time doing this, and I just have some questions that I obviously don't know the answer to.. So who better, than people who have done this and have been in my shoes before?!
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From: Viet Vet, crossroads
It seems such a waste not too do some head work and put in a real torqy cam.
But I will admit it is a slippery slope and I am pretty far dwn the other side.
Please do what you wish comments are cheap.
Perhaps look at some dyno reports to get anidea>?
But I will admit it is a slippery slope and I am pretty far dwn the other side.
Please do what you wish comments are cheap.
Perhaps look at some dyno reports to get anidea>?
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Is there a website or a forum that you would recommend to look for Dyno charts? I've been looking for them online, and all I can seem to find is touring bike dyno charts on google images.
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From: Viet Vet, crossroads
Most all these forums have dyno results
I would at least talk to several dyno rooms and get pointed in the right direction.
But like I said /you said, if you are not ever going further dwn the slippery slope - ahem
Most any bolt on cam will help you out
Most of us will advocate what we have worked with.
I am not going there...................
Probably the best cam you can choose is bolt the biggest one in there that requires no head work or spring upgrades.
That will get you started dwn the slippery slope....LOL
I would at least talk to several dyno rooms and get pointed in the right direction.
But like I said /you said, if you are not ever going further dwn the slippery slope - ahem
Most any bolt on cam will help you out
Most of us will advocate what we have worked with.
I am not going there...................
Probably the best cam you can choose is bolt the biggest one in there that requires no head work or spring upgrades.
That will get you started dwn the slippery slope....LOL
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From: FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA, CANADA
I just did the cams on my 2011 fatbob back in July. went with the se-204's. Best upgrade I made. I tested the 255 and 585, and didn't like either. 585 were a bit too aggressive, and you have to upgrade the valvetrain. And they also ran out of juice in the top end. It was my buddy's bike we tried these in (road glide cvo with 110ci se). His bike lasted maybe 2 weeks before the crank bearing exploded and well, you can picture what else got f**ked up. He had lots and lots of torque down low, but up high, she'll still go but after 140 she starts falling out.
Another buddy, street glide this time, had the 255's, 103ci. my stock 96ci with stage 1 could keep up and pass in the top end.
I put the 204's in my 96ci, had V&H modify my tune on the fp3. I got power from start to redline. I can cruise at 120kms lets say, roll the throttle while in 6th, and she'll pull hard all the way to redline, burying the needle easily. No, don't recommend pulls in 6th gear, it was a tester to see if she can do it, it did it, and never again. lol. least not in 6th gear. lol.
Other than that, my bike had no problem keeping pace with the 107's and 110's. In fact, its actually faster cuz no govner. lol.
Another buddy, street glide this time, had the 255's, 103ci. my stock 96ci with stage 1 could keep up and pass in the top end.
I put the 204's in my 96ci, had V&H modify my tune on the fp3. I got power from start to redline. I can cruise at 120kms lets say, roll the throttle while in 6th, and she'll pull hard all the way to redline, burying the needle easily. No, don't recommend pulls in 6th gear, it was a tester to see if she can do it, it did it, and never again. lol. least not in 6th gear. lol.
Other than that, my bike had no problem keeping pace with the 107's and 110's. In fact, its actually faster cuz no govner. lol.
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I just put Andrews TW21s in my 05 Springer Classic with cyco chain tensioner shoes. For me, it came down to TW 21s/26s or SE204s. It was a flip-the-coin moment plus I realized I was over thinking it. Like you, I have no intention on doing a 95" BB on this motor. Unfortunately, I can't give you a ride report as the bike is still tore apart for other work. I should be finished in a couple weeks after I get my stuff back from paint, powdercoat and the upholsterer.
I'm looking for low end torque, so I don't know if I'll like the TW21s or not. We'll find out.
I'm looking for low end torque, so I don't know if I'll like the TW21s or not. We'll find out.
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