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Just had installed a new Screaming Eagle 462 Power Cam in my 23 Road Glide ST. I have the Harley Pro Street Tuner along with the Smart tuner installed. Screaming Eagle Exhaust. I read a number of posts saying I would lose low end torque with this cam. I haven't dyno'd it but my butt dyno clearly shows an increase all across the band. Everything is much smoother. Great sound with a nice deep lope from the pipes. Once I hit 3000 RPM it turns into a rocket all the way to redline. I couldn't be more pleased. Also had a set of Ohlins shocks put on the rear and have a Wilbers spring kit on order for the front. In the past I have basically left the bikes stock except for the seat. This is my retirement bike and I can't seem to stop with upgrades. 14" apes, Thrashing Supply floorboards, extended and lowered brake pedal, windscreen, lights, etc.
I don't think that you lost any power, but there are choices out there that would have yielded more power because they aren't limited by the EPA like Harley products.
Just had installed a new Screaming Eagle 462 Power Cam in my 23 Road Glide ST. I have the Harley Pro Street Tuner along with the Smart tuner installed. Screaming Eagle Exhaust. I read a number of posts saying I would lose low end torque with this cam. I haven't dyno'd it but my butt dyno clearly shows an increase all across the band. Everything is much smoother. Great sound with a nice deep lope from the pipes. Once I hit 3000 RPM it turns into a rocket all the way to redline. I couldn't be more pleased. Also had a set of Ohlins shocks put on the rear and have a Wilbers spring kit on order for the front. In the past I have basically left the bikes stock except for the seat. This is my retirement bike and I can't seem to stop with upgrades. 14" apes, Thrashing Supply floorboards, extended and lowered brake pedal, windscreen, lights, etc.
Welcome to a great Addiction !! Oh keep an Eye on your Retirement spending ! Its easy to go down the spending rabbit hole!!
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New Cam and Suspension
