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Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
This is my 17 CVO stree Glide before and after some upgrades
you can see the gains made from 2200rpm up(blue), but also notice how fast the torque drops on the stock configuration(red), where the new cam holds on much longer
Also something to think about is just throwing a cam at it isn't going to maxamize your gains, upgrades should be considered as a whole system
In this case the exhaust, throttle body, and air cleaner were replaced as well to get the most out of the cam change
This is my 17 CVO stree Glide before and after some upgrades
you can see the gains made from 2200rpm up(blue), but also notice how fast the torque drops on the stock configuration(red), where the new cam holds on much longer
Also something to think about is just throwing a cam at it isn't going to maxamize your gains, upgrades should be considered as a whole system
In this case the exhaust, throttle body, and air cleaner were replaced as well to get the most out of the cam change
yep, she's already got V&H airfilter and mufflers and a Power Commander 5 tuner
well if i've learned nothing else from this thread (and i have) I've learned that i'm riding my bike at too low of an rpm
I'd say yes and no. Yes if you are trying to pass someone in 5th gear at 2500 and you roll on the throttle, its not gonna jump like you think. Now you downshift into 4th and roll on it your probably at 3000 and in a better RPM range to get up and go. Most people I ride with are between 2500 and 4500 RPM, depending on situation. I think you're better suited learning how your bike responds in RPM range, gear selection, and the riding situation you are in. My 2 cents.
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