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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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Default Lifters, no roller needle bearing?

http://iskycams.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1567
has any one tried these lifters in their Harley Evo or TC motor? They do not have needle bearings at the roller and I would think that that would be a pretty good upgrade, going to a solid bushing roller. I know that I have heard of some TC motors destructing because of the lifter needle bearing letting go but I've never heard of an Evo destructing in this manner and would love to hear... I know they're pretty pricey @ $320 a set but would it be worth it? I know I only posted the link for an Evo but they do also make them for a TC motor as well.... Any one ever try them? Pros/cons?
 

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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 11:50 AM
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link didn't work are those car lifters, I just put in s&s standards best lifter ive ever used had Harley b and c series c were really crappy .
 
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IIRC I saw someone in our industry with these also. Been a couple of years but I thought it was at the Vtwin show. Maybe Jims?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 12:21 PM
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Jim’s had them in Cinci a couple years ago. Don’t know if they ever made it into production.
Isky has them for the HD market. They were designed more as a race lifter. You could use them in a street bike but I think it’s overkill.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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I agree.
Race-oriented piece.
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I had a lifter with no needle bearings once, wiped out cam, went thru engine. what a mess.
 
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