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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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I have a stock 81FLH with hydraulic lifters and am thinking of replacing the stock pitted cam. I would like something with a little more get up in it. Its a big bike so I am mainly a cruiser but would like to accelerate a little faster getting onto the hiway. Any brands to stay away from. I like leineweber but have not heard back from them.
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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Commonly recommended on here. Also what I run. Great mid range tq. Bolts in without springs or other mods

Mike

http://www.foxcycleworks.com/v-thund...uctid=20796031
 
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKE93SVT
Commonly recommended on here. Also what I run. Great mid range tq. Bolts in without springs or other mods

Mike

http://www.foxcycleworks.com/v-thund...uctid=20796031


Thanks Mike,
Sounds like what I'm looking for.
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 03:23 PM
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Odd...I always got along pretty good with the "H"...
 
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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Odd...I always got along pretty good with the "H"...
To be honest it may be my carb, its a mikuni but since the original cam shows signs of pitting I was thinking about a mild upgrade.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 08:25 AM
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i have used an andrews cam that i like no hit out of the park but it made the 10 or so i put it in got me feed back the customer like it sooo for me it works

andrews A 2 its hyd or solid what ever you have 450 lift ( i think > 236 - 246 - cant remember but that is close
 
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