Cam chain -adjusting shoes - gear drive etc...
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This is a picture of cam shoes removed at 20,000 miles, this is probably the best you can expect.
2004 FLHRCI
No engine upgrades
Mostly Easy Touring
Synth3 oil
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2004 FLHRCI
No engine upgrades
Mostly Easy Touring
Synth3 oil
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RE: Cam chain -adjusting shoes - gear drive etc...
A 37G may be a bit rough in a stock 88". it has a higher powerband (2200-6200). A 21G or a 26G may be a better cam for you.
ORIGINAL: bikerbehaviorist
Ok I have found my shop to do this I am convinced I want the gear drive now which cam:
Andrews 37G
S&S 510
Ok I have found my shop to do this I am convinced I want the gear drive now which cam:
Andrews 37G
S&S 510
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RE: Cam chain -adjusting shoes - gear drive etc...
I got my bike back with the S&S gear drive and 510 cams 
As the icons show I am happy. The shoes do not look that bad which is good news - I'll try and post some pics
As the icons show I am happy. The shoes do not look that bad which is good news - I'll try and post some pics
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Sorry Steve, was asleep at the switch
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ORIGINAL: Johneb48
What gear drives are folks talking about? Is the gear built into the new cam OR can the existing cams be changed from chain to gear?
If you need to change the cams with gear drive, which ones are best suited if I am trying to keep stock or a little more performance?
What gear drives are folks talking about? Is the gear built into the new cam OR can the existing cams be changed from chain to gear?
If you need to change the cams with gear drive, which ones are best suited if I am trying to keep stock or a little more performance?
You cannot use the old cams with gear drive. If you think about it, the gears change the direction of rotation, so the cams must be ground with that in mind. The old ones make nice paperweights.
I went with S&S 510G, but haven't got it broke in yet so can't comment on performance. Did it myself and saved some $$$$
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liltrk what are you doing for break in? I was told that I should not get on the bike that much for awhile (what ever that means) keep the RPMs down and that was it. Thanks!
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Here's some info on breakin... http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Don't baby the motor during this time.
Don't baby the motor during this time.
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Here is the promised photo of the shoes.
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