I have a 2009 FatBob with rush 1.75 slip-ons and stage 1 filter and harley ecm download and I would like to add a cam to it.

Which would you recomend for it and why?

 

Why do you want to add a cam to it? Doesn't it go fast enough already?

 

A recommendation here may be more difficult than you may think.

What are you looking for, torque? or HP?, economy? sound?. Do you ride two up? How much budget do you have? You do know that there is nothing better at providing more performance than adding cu inches?

If you are looking for bank for the buck, you have to be more specific about what your bang is... many here have gone through several cams looking for the right one

 

I really would like some more torque at the lower revolution range and I mostly ride alone

 

Then you want something like Andrews' TW21. They close the intake much earlier than stock for much better low and mid-range, but have much more overall duration, so your bike runs better at all rpm. They eliminate the oddball EPA timing, but won't affect (or might improve) your fuel mileage. Unless your can't help twisting the throttle. But the best improvement is at the rpm where you probably spend the most time cruising.

 

I put on a set of V&H short shots, big sucker air cleaner and the PC-V on my 09 Fat Bob. I dont see why you would want anything faster. This bike runs like a raped ape with this set up. I didnt even have to dyno the bike it ran so good with the initial download. I wouldnt do anything to the engine unless your going to the track and trying to lower your ET's.

 

thedonthere: Why do you want to add a cam to it? Doesn't it go fast enough already?

Lucy Brown: I dont see why you would want anything faster.



What are you guys??? His parents???....

 

i bought a set of SE 255s from a guy that had them in his CVO EG. had planned to put them in last week but i just spent 515.00 on a set of tires. now i dont have the dough to do the cam swap....im lettin them go for 180. PM me if you want em

 

Less expensive and more effective is to drop a gear, run at a higher RPM. These fat bobs are geared for cruising at 80 mph. Try driving around in a lower gear for awhile, doesn't cost anything. Less vibration, quicker throttle response, super performance stock, hang on when you twist that throttle. It can be very satisfying.

If you were carrying a lot of weight, adding baggage and such, a cam could be helpful. But you have 96 inches of motor under you.... keep the motor running above 3000 rpm and the pure stock bikes are a lotta fun.

 

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