Chain Drive or Gear Drive
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Chain Drive or Gear Drive
Hey guys and girls,
I have one Indy telling me he wants to install Redshift chain drive cams in my 2010 Wide Glide, and another Indy telling me to switch to gear drive cams if I am certain to keep the bike.
I am definitely keeping my bike for the long haul and wondered which direction I should go?
I am a weekender who takes a couple 300 mile rides/year. So I put on about 3000-4000 per year. I want more torque at low to mid range. Also, I want the ability to do more upgrades to the engine in the future. I don't have a tuner and am planning on purchasing the Cobra FI2000 AT or other auto tune unit, as well as install my Stage I Air Cleaner that I have been saving for this job. Thanks for your help!
I have one Indy telling me he wants to install Redshift chain drive cams in my 2010 Wide Glide, and another Indy telling me to switch to gear drive cams if I am certain to keep the bike.
I am definitely keeping my bike for the long haul and wondered which direction I should go?
I am a weekender who takes a couple 300 mile rides/year. So I put on about 3000-4000 per year. I want more torque at low to mid range. Also, I want the ability to do more upgrades to the engine in the future. I don't have a tuner and am planning on purchasing the Cobra FI2000 AT or other auto tune unit, as well as install my Stage I Air Cleaner that I have been saving for this job. Thanks for your help!
On a 2010, go with chain drive, your hydraulic chain drive system is proven reliable. On the 05 and older twin cams the chain drive setup was done with spring tension instead of hydraulic, so they were problematic, you have no issue staying with chain drive.
EDIT: I have never heard of the redshift cams, any reason why they are going with those specific cams? For lower end torque go with Andrews 26 if you are staying with stock heads.
EDIT: I have never heard of the redshift cams, any reason why they are going with those specific cams? For lower end torque go with Andrews 26 if you are staying with stock heads.
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I have not heard of red shift cams lately on the forums much but back in the day they were really popular. I am not sure but I think they are sold by zippers now. I know they work great and are a high quality cam. Just make sure you get the right cam grind for what you want your motor to do.
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Went to my trusted dealer today and they are rec the SE 254e's for my bike after I told them what I want the motor to do....well at least I know now that I am sticking with chain drive cams..now I'm on that hunt for the best cam...here we go!
Gear drive is far better than chain drive as far as reliability and maintenance however on our twinkies crank run-out is a real issue.
First you have to check the crank to see if you are even a candidate for gear drive. Here's the thing. How long can you be without your bike. You are gonna lose it for a day basically while the crank is checked out. Then you have to order the parts either way. If you have a good mechanic he cam check the crank,put bike back together,order parts,disassemble,install cams and gear,re-assemble,ride on.
First you have to check the crank to see if you are even a candidate for gear drive. Here's the thing. How long can you be without your bike. You are gonna lose it for a day basically while the crank is checked out. Then you have to order the parts either way. If you have a good mechanic he cam check the crank,put bike back together,order parts,disassemble,install cams and gear,re-assemble,ride on.
Gear drive is far better than chain drive as far as reliability and maintenance however on our twinkies crank run-out is a real issue.
First you have to check the crank to see if you are even a candidate for gear drive. Here's the thing. How long can you be without your bike. You are gonna lose it for a day basically while the crank is checked out. Then you have to order the parts either way. If you have a good mechanic he cam check the crank,put bike back together,order parts,disassemble,install cams and gear,re-assemble,ride on.
First you have to check the crank to see if you are even a candidate for gear drive. Here's the thing. How long can you be without your bike. You are gonna lose it for a day basically while the crank is checked out. Then you have to order the parts either way. If you have a good mechanic he cam check the crank,put bike back together,order parts,disassemble,install cams and gear,re-assemble,ride on.
That being said, I had the old school spring ones and my crank was in spec, so I went with Gear Drive with S&S 570
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