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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Hi everyone. I have a 1997 1200 Sportster Custom and the chrome cam cover is in bad shape. The chrome is peeling off and it looks terrible. I would like to replace it but I have a few questions.

The new cam cover (Genuine H-D) comes with the cam bushings already installed. Will I have to ream the bushings to match my cams or does the cover just go on?

Secondly, I have seen a cover that comes with all the cams(also genuine H-D). Is this because the cams are already matched with the cover which has already been reamed?

Thanks in advance for your help. I found a few good deals but I am a little bit confused. I would like to do this soon.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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You need to gittcha a service manual.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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chrome cam cover?? are you sure its not just a decorative cover? If it is actually the motor cover, you can always buy just a chrome decorative cover for it.
 
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