Put a few miles on the new cams...
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Put a few miles on the new cams...
and all I can say is wow. I am still in the breaking period, but things rocks now. A serious difference in low end torque, and the new added sound is beginning to become enjoyable too. I am still yet to hit it hard at all, but I am very happy with this inexpensive mod. I will be putting anew map on most likely tomorrow or Sunday night and see how that affects it.
To anyone who is considering a cam swap, I say go for it. I did it with the help of a friend and saved an azzload of cash. Also, if you have a 2000-2006 bike with the orange cam chain tensioners, you can repalce those with new ones or use the newer cam plate/oil pump upgrade to eliminate the neceissity of doing this again. I had already ordererd all my parts a while back so I jsut replaced the stock with the same thing, but next time I plan on upgrading everything.
I don't plan on a Dyno, but we will see.
To anyone who is considering a cam swap, I say go for it. I did it with the help of a friend and saved an azzload of cash. Also, if you have a 2000-2006 bike with the orange cam chain tensioners, you can repalce those with new ones or use the newer cam plate/oil pump upgrade to eliminate the neceissity of doing this again. I had already ordererd all my parts a while back so I jsut replaced the stock with the same thing, but next time I plan on upgrading everything.
I don't plan on a Dyno, but we will see.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Connecticut
Glad to hear that they work that good. I will do mine at the end of the year. I plan doing what you did, getting the parts together and then just do it. This cam sounds to be just what I am looking for, thanks for the info
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From: Gilbert, AZ
Not sure what cams you installed but I installed a set of geardrive s&s 560 cams and noticed a little difference. Maybe more just mental knowing that my cam chain tensioners were ready to break off after only 25K miles on my bike.
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Good job! Nothing like doing it yourself, saving some $$ and getting to know your bike inside and out! Glad you like the tq improvement. Despite what some think, these bolt in cams do make a nice diff!
fwiw - I also left tensioners in.
fwiw - I also left tensioners in.
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