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Jun 15, 2010 | 05:24 AM

Mikey 1450

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From: Acworth

Cam selection question

Greetings All!
Its time to address the camshoes in my twincam and I am considering going geardrive. My question is to those with an 88" who are or have run the Andrews -26 grind. Did you notice a difference in gas mileage and if so how much? Not a big deal just wondering. Thanks in advance!

Jun 15, 2010 | 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey 1450

i went with the andrews tw26a chain drive cams when i replaced my tensioners.
went from a 180 main to a 190.

mileage is pretty much exactly as it was prior the cam change @ approx. 43 mpg.

i still want to try a 195 main.

Jun 15, 2010 | 12:00 PM

RidemyEVO

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Save yourself a major headache and just replace the shoes with the new improved ones.

Jun 15, 2010 | 01:38 PM

wideglidebob

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call bob woods you will get decades of knowledge about it i bought my cams and replaced with the new 2010 shoes with the roller chain, also came with the upgraded oil pump ect well worth the call

Jun 15, 2010 | 01:43 PM

softail04

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went with the ss 510 cams and gear drive on my 04
very pleased gas mileage the same power up.
torque ?? what I am sure of is the bike used to get to 105 about max now 110 and still pulling hard ..