Need some advice from experienced wrenches, please
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Went with S&S510Gs on our bikes (02EG, 04EG an 00RG). Best mod we've done. Simple to o with goo instructions with kit. Everything you need is included, Borrow a blind bearing puller from autozone for the inner cam bearing replacement. Watch video on net and anyone can do it. Slow and follow directions.
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Think in 06 only the Dyna's got the Hyd's C-Ts
Make sure your new cams and upgrade kit have both front and rear roller chain.
Also at 25k your PushRods won't have to be replace but most DIY's install Adjustable rods and I'll also add that You SHOULD replace you lifters....
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It's pretty simple to remove the cam cover and look in there to see which tensioners you have. A little dental mirror will help you see the rear tensioner. You don't have to drain the oil, but put a pan underneath to catch the small amount of oil that will run out once the cover is off.
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On my 02 Dyna, I know entirely different animal, I've done the next size big bore (from 88 to 95) next level cams 203's, I believe yours would be 204's (?). I have upgraded to the hybrid cam plate which includes hyd. cam chain shoes and improved oil pump. These improvements gave me some extra oomph and a bit more reliability. If you did the same a tuner would be in the future to enable to reap the benefits. Good luck and get ready to open the wallet just a little bit.
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First off, your 06 does indeed have the old spring style tensioners. Touring models changed in 07.
Are you planning on doing the work yourself, or paying someone? If you're paying someone, the labor cost shouldn't be much different to change the cams as well as the tensioners, since it's already going to be opened up. Obviously you'll have to buy the cams for a couple hundred bucks. While it's open, it would be a good idea to upgrade the inner cam bearings to Torrinton B148s. The bearings will run about $15 for the pair. If doing the work yourself, you'll need to get the tool to remove/replace them. As far as pushrods, you can reuse the stock rods if your new cams have the same base circle as the stockers, which they most likely would. If going this route, the top end (rocker assembly) will have to be removed to remove the pushrods. This requires more labor, but saves on the cost of adjustable pushrods. Or you can cut out the stock rods, replace with adjustables and save on the rocker box labor. That's up to you. I reused my stock pushrods.
I would probably also recommend replacing lifters while you're in there. I used the V-Thunder lifters from Comp cams for $14 each, and they have worked just fine.
It really isn't hard to do. I watched the S&S video several times, read my service manual until I was absolutely sure I understood the process, I researched and asked questions here, and when I was ready I took my time and followed the directions. It was the most in depth wrenching I had done, it went smoothly enough, and I was pretty proud of myself when it was done.
And the new cams really woke up the bike.
Are you planning on doing the work yourself, or paying someone? If you're paying someone, the labor cost shouldn't be much different to change the cams as well as the tensioners, since it's already going to be opened up. Obviously you'll have to buy the cams for a couple hundred bucks. While it's open, it would be a good idea to upgrade the inner cam bearings to Torrinton B148s. The bearings will run about $15 for the pair. If doing the work yourself, you'll need to get the tool to remove/replace them. As far as pushrods, you can reuse the stock rods if your new cams have the same base circle as the stockers, which they most likely would. If going this route, the top end (rocker assembly) will have to be removed to remove the pushrods. This requires more labor, but saves on the cost of adjustable pushrods. Or you can cut out the stock rods, replace with adjustables and save on the rocker box labor. That's up to you. I reused my stock pushrods.
I would probably also recommend replacing lifters while you're in there. I used the V-Thunder lifters from Comp cams for $14 each, and they have worked just fine.
It really isn't hard to do. I watched the S&S video several times, read my service manual until I was absolutely sure I understood the process, I researched and asked questions here, and when I was ready I took my time and followed the directions. It was the most in depth wrenching I had done, it went smoothly enough, and I was pretty proud of myself when it was done.
And the new cams really woke up the bike.
Thanks for the input, this is what I was looking for, decisions, decisions!!
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If you want to upgrade your cams, I'd suggest you just go with gear drive cams, provided the pinion shaft run-out is around 0.0015 or less. If so, you'll never have to worry about cam tensioners again.
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