help picking out a cam
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From: FBI Surveillance Van, UT
I see 4700 on almost every shift up. You'll be amazed at how much better your bike will feel if you run the gears instead of short shifting it. Even my very mild cam on my 88 doesn't stop working until about 5250.
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From: FBI Surveillance Van, UT
Ask the previous owner? You should probably crack open the cam chest anyway to verify the cam tensioner shoes were replaced and from there you can unbolt the cam plate and see the cams in there. Hopefully they are stamped on the outer side so you can identify.
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From: north carolina
I have no idea who previous owner is. Dealership wouldn't tell me. I was just curious. Thank you.
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From: brentwood ca
Ive still got some time. But think i have decided to do the tw 222, s&s adjustable push rods (not quickee) and s&s hydraulic lifters. ( standard not premium)
I think i will do the swap myself. Looks to be pretty straight forward, will buy the heartland bearing puller/installer. Seems to be only specialty tool i will need. And i bought a power vision from fuel moto so ill get a map from them to begin with. If i like the cam ill get it dynod. If not ill swap again
I think i will do the swap myself. Looks to be pretty straight forward, will buy the heartland bearing puller/installer. Seems to be only specialty tool i will need. And i bought a power vision from fuel moto so ill get a map from them to begin with. If i like the cam ill get it dynod. If not ill swap again
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From: St Louis
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the SE 204. Unfortunately it seems this is a VERY overlooked cam when guys are shopping. Not saying it's the best for all occasions, but it is certainly neglected and it's arguably the strong underdog in the cam community. If you put aside what everyone else is using and learn about cams (actually learn what the numbers mean) and then consider this cam, I think most people will be surprised they overlooked this little gem. In all my homework, I found plusses and minuses to almost every common cam you hear discussed; "it's good here and not so good there", or vice versa. Do some homework on the 204...not hardly a bad word to be found. Best way to package it all up is this cam may not be great anywhere, but it's good everywhere. Here's one thread just to get started that praises it...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-204-cams.html
Just one of many threads like this that made my decision. And it sounds great too!
Here's my dyno; 204's with Bassani Pro Streets and H-D Heavy Breather. There's some bigger overall numbers out there, but how driveable is it?? Look how linear the HP build on this is and the torque curve; that tells the bigger picture. I hate seeing curves with dips and valleys and peaks all in it. Some may argue the power kinda falls off on this one rather quick, especially above 5K, but what are you doing with the motor? Where are you riding? I have two Ducati's to go fast on...not what this bike is for. I think most agree there's no use ringing this counterbalanced motor much past 5K anyways.
Oh yea...DO NOT waste your money on that bearing tool. Go to AutoZone and rent their blind hole bearing puller for free. Could not have been an easier way. I had the bearings replaced before you could even get that tool set up in position.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-204-cams.html
Just one of many threads like this that made my decision. And it sounds great too!
Here's my dyno; 204's with Bassani Pro Streets and H-D Heavy Breather. There's some bigger overall numbers out there, but how driveable is it?? Look how linear the HP build on this is and the torque curve; that tells the bigger picture. I hate seeing curves with dips and valleys and peaks all in it. Some may argue the power kinda falls off on this one rather quick, especially above 5K, but what are you doing with the motor? Where are you riding? I have two Ducati's to go fast on...not what this bike is for. I think most agree there's no use ringing this counterbalanced motor much past 5K anyways.
Oh yea...DO NOT waste your money on that bearing tool. Go to AutoZone and rent their blind hole bearing puller for free. Could not have been an easier way. I had the bearings replaced before you could even get that tool set up in position.
Last edited by galaxyfe; Aug 15, 2015 at 11:26 AM.
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From: brentwood ca
I got 105hp and 117tq
Specs:
2012 blackline fxs
Stock 103 no headwork
57h cam
S&s lifter and adjustable pushrods
Arlen ness inverted big sucker
Bassani road rage exhaust
Power vision tuner
SE performance clutch
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