wrong choice for a cam
Road Master
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When I was getting my engine rebuilt the guy doing the work shy'd me away from them. He said they were good at mid-level RPMs but then they fell away as the RPMs went above 4K. Based on discussion and cost he suggested the Andrew's 31H cams for me, but I know that there are some more radical cams out there that most people go with...
BLUF: the SE 255 cams are ok, might be better then stock, but on average, from what I have read on here, most people would opt for something else.
BLUF: the SE 255 cams are ok, might be better then stock, but on average, from what I have read on here, most people would opt for something else.
Road Master
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From: Yakima WA
For my application, the SE 255 cams are perfect. I am riding a Street Glide and don't plan to spin the motor to the moon. I like the idea that the torque comes in early and stays there across the rpm range where I ride the most. To date I haven't spun my bike much over 4500 RPM which is about where the SE 255 noses over.
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With a harley, I think it's safe to say that 99.9% of us want power in the low-mid range. I couldn't think of a reason to have a cam that kicks in at 4k rpm. 
Maybe a drag bike thats leaving the gate at 3-4k rpm.
Although, whats to stop you from adjusting the cam timing a bit to get the powerband closer to where you want it.
Maybe a drag bike thats leaving the gate at 3-4k rpm. Although, whats to stop you from adjusting the cam timing a bit to get the powerband closer to where you want it.
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With a harley, I think it's safe to say that 99.9% of us want power in the low-mid range. I couldn't think of a reason to have a cam that kicks in at 4k rpm. Maybe a drag bike thats leaving the gate at 3-4k rpm.
Although, whats to stop you from adjusting the cam timing a bit to get the powerband closer to where you want it.
Maybe a drag bike thats leaving the gate at 3-4k rpm. Although, whats to stop you from adjusting the cam timing a bit to get the powerband closer to where you want it.
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Last edited by thedonthere; Feb 26, 2010 at 05:29 PM.
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From: pottsville,pa
The 255's are decent cams when used in the correct application. They are good for the heavier bikes and/or someone thats looking for more low end for 2-up riding, or someone who just likes to putt around. If you like riding your bike hard and pushing the rpms up, there not for you.
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From: East of Tulsa
On one of the other Harley forums the SE 255 seems to be pretty popular in the 96in. engine with A/C and pipe mods. You can find the cam for less than $200 and it's a straight bolt-in. Cheap added power.