I'm trying to figure out what cam to put in this winter... bike ('09 Heritage) is pretty much stock now. Adding a few other goodies this winter, and wondering if anyone can recommend some cams. Anyone know of one that gives a little more high-end? Any help would be great.

thanx

 

Any aftermarket cam will give a little more top end. Some will give a lot more, but at the expense of low end driveability.

 

I just got a woods cam for my Fatboy will have it in by next weekend will let you know how it is,I have heard alot of good things about the woods cams they are pricey but heard they are worth it

 

First of all you need to decide what you want out of a cam. If you want stump pulling low end power you with sacrifice some mid-high end power and visa-versa. Also consider if you plan on doing any future mods. It would be a shame to spend the $$$ on a cam and later have to spend more $$$ when that cam will not work well with the new mods. Is warranty an issue? If so, you will quickly narrow the search. You will get a ton of opinions and many are just that...opinions. Take your time and do the necessary research. Happy Hunting!

 

need to know more of what U expect and what rpm do U want the TQ at,?

what else are U going to do. ?

What do U mean more high end, speed, rpms, or TQ.?????

Any other motor work planned??

Are U doing a stg1 at the same time..????

what goals do U have, TQ/HP ?????

I spent a couple months reading and learning so I could pick mine.
So if U want us to help U, U need to read and learn a little so U at least know what question to ask to get what U want...

 

For me its WOODS ALL THE WAY!!! BIG TORQUE The LIFT will DEPEND on what kind of RIDING YOU DO and where you want your POWER ! GOOD LUCK!

 

IMO you can only go so big without head work. It's more of a combo than just 1 part. If you just want to do cams then don't go too big. You will get some more topend but if you do headwork then it will come alive. An engine is a big air pump, more in more out more power.

 

I believe if your going to do just cams and nothing else then you can get just about any bolt in cam for the 96 that has a .550 or less lift. There is a chart out there somewhere so I would do the research and look it up but I am pretty sure of that figure.

For me it's all about having the torque in the lower bands.... not to concerned with top end.

 

+1 , it's a whole lot more than "what cam", do you ride solo or 2 up? mountains or interstate? so many factors to consider.

 

Go to www.nightrider.com for cam charts and any info on cams you can think of.