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Old Jul 19, 2025 | 11:12 AM
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Hi all-
Shopping for the specialty tools to remove/replace the cam bearings on a 103 Twin Cam. Wondering if specifically the Jim's tools are worth the money.
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Jim's bearing removal tool $400
V Twin Manufacturing bearing removal tool $80

Appreciate your thoughts.

 
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Old Jul 19, 2025 | 11:21 AM
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I’d buy the cheap Amazon kind. It’s not that complicated.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2025 | 11:43 AM
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Jims are made in Cali- the Amazon units are shipped to Cali from China.
Another option is Georges Garage- Made in USA, cheaper than Jims
https://www.georges-garage.com/produ...-t-cam-engine/
 
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Old Jul 19, 2025 | 11:50 AM
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JIms stuff is basically for the pro guys like me doing these jobs all the time.
Fow the guy only doing a few a year, the stuff from George's Garage is great!!! i have some of it myself and no issues.
the chinese/amazon ebay stuff is hit or miss, i've seeen some of it, but it wouldn't use it.
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i usually make all of my tools and then throw into a box for later date.


most tools are a no biggy, sometimes a cheap hf with some mods work fine also.
 
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I like George's garage. I do buy some cheap stuff Amazon too
 
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I bought a set of the Jims bearing tools 30 years ago for my 1989 Harley ElectraGlide. They still work on my 2019 Harley ElectraGlide. I long forgot what they cost me then.

Some tasks (bearing pullers for one) just need a quality tool. Consider what occurs should that cheap tool fail?
 
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I appreciate high quality tools, but if George is selling high "enough" quality tools for several hundred dollars less than Jim, I think I'll order from George.
Thanks to all who responded.
 
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Originally Posted by GlennJ
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if George is selling high "enough" quality tools for several hundred dollars less than Jim, I think I'll order from George.
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Less money because it would be hard to believe JIMS has a lower overhead than George.
 
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If a onetime use, I would find used or cheap … hell I used a blind hole puller and seal setter.
 
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