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Old 04-15-2018, 09:26 PM
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Is there a link to info on cams someone can suggest? I am going to do my tensioners and am contemplating doing cams at the same time. My bike is stock and looking for info on doing cams but not sure I want to up grade the pipes and or intake.

Just weighing my options.
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Old 04-15-2018, 09:46 PM
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Big boyz head porting has a few calculators along with a cam comparison chart...i don't know how to post a link but just Google them
 
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Originally Posted by uplandpinter
Is there a link to info on cams someone can suggest? I am going to do my tensioners and am contemplating doing cams at the same time. My bike is stock and looking for info on doing cams but not sure I want to up grade the pipes and or intake.

Just weighing my options.
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A little more info would be useful. What model, year, and motor? What are your goals for the cam swap?

If you're going to have the cam plate out for tensioners, you may as well swap the cams.
 
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We need more info to help year and model of bike, riding style and goals
 
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Bike?
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if doing cams,think about a compression bump.cams set for stock compression are pretty limited and not going to give much bang for the buck (andrews 48 is really all I can think of)even a mild compression bump will open the available cam options a lot
 
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Just weld the valves open.
Maximum lift for maximum duration.
 
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Sorry guys I was out of town for a few days. Its a 05 E glide. I use it when On vacation and riding two up open road cruising not a in town bar hopper. I'm about 3 bills. It is all stock with 34k on it. Not looking to go wild, Just would like to not have to shift as much when riding in the hills out west.

My biggest dilemma is how much money do I want to invest in a 8k bike.
 
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SE255 cams. Cheap and plentiful
 
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I could be wrong , happens alot, but I don't think the 255s will work in his bike...maybe somebody else can confirm or deny?
 


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