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Old Jan 16, 2023 | 07:48 AM
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Thanks for all the replies,. I have taken them all seriously.
I bought the SE-255 cams and all need parts and tools and will be installing this week.
I have not read great things about the adjustable pushrods and why add the extra weight to the valve train.
I have no business in the motor internals if pulling a tank and rocker boxes is a big deal.
I will report back when complete. Next step it to try to get a good map for the Dynojet PC-V.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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Nothing wrong with adjustables. Any extra valve train weight is a non issue in a daily rider. Only weight issue might be the lightning up of your wallet using adjustables with a cam choice with stock base circles.
If using the PCV, at least get it dyno tuned. Trying to find a map for your bike will be a crap shoot at best. Be aware Dynojet no longer makes the PCV. It has been superceded by the PV6 which i understand is more limited. If your PCV ever takes a dump somewhere you could be SOL.
Best bet is to find a dyno tuner and pay for a power vision license and have them tune.
 

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