1997 fxd cam help
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1997 fxd cam help
whats up everyone...i have a 1997 fxd. the bike has a bone stock evo motor...i wanna do the cam. i never did one before and i was wondering what you guys/girls thought about someone doing it themselves. by any means i am not a moron, nor am i a rocket scientist. i have been tinkering around with cars and bike for a long time. i can't tell you how alot of things work but i can usually swap out bolt on parts. i purchased a cam cover and was told to wait to put it on until i was ready to change the cam and rocker boxes(chrome also). so i have a few questions to ask
1) on a level of 1-10 10 being the hardest, how would you rate this mod?
2) i have heard that i should use a ANDREWS EV27 cam shaft.....is this correct?
3) do i also have to change the push rods?....if so what do i get?
4) is there anything else that needs to be replaced when changing the cam?
5) is changing the cam make a big difference in performance?....i know it does in cars but i never had a bike with work done...basically i wanna know if it is worth the headache.
i know its alot of questions.....i guess i'm just tryin to get the kick in the a$# i need to get going....lol any info on this would be a huge help. i'm a big fan of saving money on labor so i can do more to the bike. the mech wants a lot of $$$$ it would be worth every penny to have him do it but i'm tryin to hold on to some of my pennies. thanks in advance for all of your help. Be safe out there.....the streets of NY are finally defrosted....lol
1) on a level of 1-10 10 being the hardest, how would you rate this mod?
2) i have heard that i should use a ANDREWS EV27 cam shaft.....is this correct?
3) do i also have to change the push rods?....if so what do i get?
4) is there anything else that needs to be replaced when changing the cam?
5) is changing the cam make a big difference in performance?....i know it does in cars but i never had a bike with work done...basically i wanna know if it is worth the headache.
i know its alot of questions.....i guess i'm just tryin to get the kick in the a$# i need to get going....lol any info on this would be a huge help. i'm a big fan of saving money on labor so i can do more to the bike. the mech wants a lot of $$$$ it would be worth every penny to have him do it but i'm tryin to hold on to some of my pennies. thanks in advance for all of your help. Be safe out there.....the streets of NY are finally defrosted....lol
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The cam choice is a good one. As far as difficulty. Its not very hard. I am not aware of any online write ups on it. Its a pretty easy procedure, just need to follow your service manual carefully. You will notice a difference. I would rate the job as a 6. Get it tuned by a professional after you are done though.
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The cam choice is a good one. As far as difficulty. Its not very hard. I am not aware of any online write ups on it. Its a pretty easy procedure, just need to follow your service manual carefully. You will notice a difference. I would rate the job as a 6. Get it tuned by a professional after you are done though.
Thanks Red....i was just on youtube and found a guy that had a video. it was pretty helpful. i'm leaning towards doin it ....lil scared though...lol i just don't wanna get jammed up and have to bring it somewhere so i can hear the ole "you should have brought it to me from the start" my mechanic is excellent....i would recommend him to everyone but he works alone and has alot of work so i have been thinking about doin it myself. i read your post a while ago about "EX-CON".....sweet ride. i think you may have scored just a lil bit on that one.....lol thanks for the info.
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#1= 7.5
#2= Heard that's a good mid range change over.
#3= Self Adjusting are a good upgrade.
#4= I believe your model year has the INA inner cam bearing and you would replace that with a Torrington B-138 for better durability, requires a special puller. If / when the INA goes bad it will waste your motor. This has been a well documented issue.
#5= In order to gain full performance value of the cam, re-jetting the carb, opening up air flow (new air cleaner) and new pipes make a nice combo to maximize the benefits of the cam.
Get A Repair Manual and a you will need a couple of specialty tools. Do a LOT of reading before you crack it open and have the parts ready when you tear into it to avoid delays in rebuilding it.
Have you upgraded the ignition module on that EVO?
This is where I'd start. You really need improved ignition characteristics no matter what you're aiming for. The stock module limits you a lot. You may even feel the changes a new aftermarket ignition module will provide to be the improvements you are looking for.
#2= Heard that's a good mid range change over.
#3= Self Adjusting are a good upgrade.
#4= I believe your model year has the INA inner cam bearing and you would replace that with a Torrington B-138 for better durability, requires a special puller. If / when the INA goes bad it will waste your motor. This has been a well documented issue.
#5= In order to gain full performance value of the cam, re-jetting the carb, opening up air flow (new air cleaner) and new pipes make a nice combo to maximize the benefits of the cam.
Get A Repair Manual and a you will need a couple of specialty tools. Do a LOT of reading before you crack it open and have the parts ready when you tear into it to avoid delays in rebuilding it.
Have you upgraded the ignition module on that EVO?
This is where I'd start. You really need improved ignition characteristics no matter what you're aiming for. The stock module limits you a lot. You may even feel the changes a new aftermarket ignition module will provide to be the improvements you are looking for.
Last edited by JohnnyC; Feb 8, 2011 at 09:42 PM.
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#1= 7.5
#2= Heard that's a good mid range change over.
#3= Self Adjusting are a good upgrade.
#4= I believe your model year has the INA inner cam bearing and you would replace that with a Torrington B-138 for better durability, requires a special puller. If / when the INA goes bad it will waste your motor. This has been a well documented issue.
#5= In order to gain full performance value of the cam, re-jetting the carb, opening up air flow (new air cleaner) and new pipes make a nice combo to maximize the benefits of the cam.
Get A Repair Manual and a you will need a couple of specialty tools. Do a LOT of reading before you crack it open and have the parts ready when you tear into it to avoid delays in rebuilding it.
Have you upgraded the ignition module on that EVO?
This is where I'd start. You really need improved ignition characteristics no matter what you're aiming for. The stock module limits you a lot. You may even feel the changes a new aftermarket ignition module will provide to be the improvements you are looking for.
#2= Heard that's a good mid range change over.
#3= Self Adjusting are a good upgrade.
#4= I believe your model year has the INA inner cam bearing and you would replace that with a Torrington B-138 for better durability, requires a special puller. If / when the INA goes bad it will waste your motor. This has been a well documented issue.
#5= In order to gain full performance value of the cam, re-jetting the carb, opening up air flow (new air cleaner) and new pipes make a nice combo to maximize the benefits of the cam.
Get A Repair Manual and a you will need a couple of specialty tools. Do a LOT of reading before you crack it open and have the parts ready when you tear into it to avoid delays in rebuilding it.
Have you upgraded the ignition module on that EVO?
This is where I'd start. You really need improved ignition characteristics no matter what you're aiming for. The stock module limits you a lot. You may even feel the changes a new aftermarket ignition module will provide to be the improvements you are looking for.
i'm really glad i found this forum. do you recommend any certain ignition?do i have to change the coil? i hear what your sayin.....trying to do my research now so i'm not stuck in May with a bike that don't run....lol thanks for the advise.
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#1= 7.5
#2= Heard that's a good mid range change over.
#3= Self Adjusting are a good upgrade.
#4= I believe your model year has the INA inner cam bearing and you would replace that with a Torrington B-138 for better durability, requires a special puller. If / when the INA goes bad it will waste your motor. This has been a well documented issue.
#5= In order to gain full performance value of the cam, re-jetting the carb, opening up air flow (new air cleaner) and new pipes make a nice combo to maximize the benefits of the cam.
Get A Repair Manual and a you will need a couple of specialty tools. Do a LOT of reading before you crack it open and have the parts ready when you tear into it to avoid delays in rebuilding it.
Have you upgraded the ignition module on that EVO?
This is where I'd start. You really need improved ignition characteristics no matter what you're aiming for. The stock module limits you a lot. You may even feel the changes a new aftermarket ignition module will provide to be the improvements you are looking for.
#2= Heard that's a good mid range change over.
#3= Self Adjusting are a good upgrade.
#4= I believe your model year has the INA inner cam bearing and you would replace that with a Torrington B-138 for better durability, requires a special puller. If / when the INA goes bad it will waste your motor. This has been a well documented issue.
#5= In order to gain full performance value of the cam, re-jetting the carb, opening up air flow (new air cleaner) and new pipes make a nice combo to maximize the benefits of the cam.
Get A Repair Manual and a you will need a couple of specialty tools. Do a LOT of reading before you crack it open and have the parts ready when you tear into it to avoid delays in rebuilding it.
Have you upgraded the ignition module on that EVO?
This is where I'd start. You really need improved ignition characteristics no matter what you're aiming for. The stock module limits you a lot. You may even feel the changes a new aftermarket ignition module will provide to be the improvements you are looking for.
Very good point. I guess I dont think about ignition, air cleaner, and exhaust. They are also important upgrades, I usually just assume they are already done when someone is thinking about a cam upgrade. I gotta keep that in mind.
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i have a feeling that i'm gonna be spending alot of money either way....lol the only thing that is realy done is the exhaust....has a set of vance and hynes. getting ready to order a s&S carb....is the s&S a good idea?
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